Tomato Soup Recipe
This Tomato Soup Recipe is a comforting bowl of velvety richness, blending ripe tomatoes with creamy textures and a hint of sweetness. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a hearty, nourishing dish that’s perfect for cozy evenings or quick lunches.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups sweet or yellow onion (diced, about 2 medium-sized onions)
- 1 ½ Tablespoons minced garlic (about 5 cloves)
- 1 ½ Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 28 oz cans whole peeled tomatoes (I like to use Cento or other brands of San Marzano when I can find them)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup finely sliced basil
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Shredded or grated parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Place butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook until melted.
- Add diced onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened (about 5-8 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Sprinkle flour into the pot and use a spatula to stir until no lumps remain. Continue to cook another 30-60 seconds, while stirring.
- Add tomatoes and their juices, crushing and smashing them with your spatula and scraping the bottom of the pot as you add them until no large pieces remain.
- Stir in chicken broth, basil, sugar, salt and black pepper and stir well.
- Bring soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- After simmering, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth (alternatively, puree the soup in batches using a traditional blender and then return to the pot).
- Stir in cream and baking soda, stirring until smooth, cohesive in color, and not foamy. Taste-test and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Portion into bowls and serve topped with grated parmesan cheese. This soup is excellent for dipping grilled cheese or just served with a side salad and some crusty artisan bread!
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 355mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 488IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg
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