Enjoy a warm meal with our delicious tomato soup recipe. It’s an easy and comforting recipe that is perfect to serve anytime. The recipe uses ripe tomatoes, fragrant herbs and a hint of cream. This soup is tasty and satisfying. It can be enjoyed as a snack or served alongside a grilled cheese sandwich for a filling dish, our recipe will surely delight even the most picky eaters.
EQUIPMENT
- Large pot
- Wooden spatula or spoon
- Immersion blender or regular blender
- Soup bowls
- Ladle
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 onion cut into pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 OZ each) whole tomatoes peeled
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper as desired
- Fresh basil leaves to garnish (optional)
- Croutons to serve (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. In a large pan in a large pot, melt the butter at a moderate temperature. Then add chopped onions, and cook until the onion is soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- 2. Incorporate the minced garlic into the pot and cook for a further minute or until the garlic is fragrant.
- 3. Add the tomatoes you have canned along with their juices, and add the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a boil.
- 4. Let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring it frequently to blend the flavors.
- 5. Utilizing an immersion blender, or transfer the soup to an ordinary blender, in small batches to blend until it is smooth.
- 6. Mix in both the sugar and heavy cream. Then, season with pepper and salt to taste.
- 7. Continue cooking the soup for another 5 minutes or until it is cooked.
- 8. Pour the soup with the creamy tomato into soup bowls, then decorate with basil leaves, if you like.
- 9. Serve hot, with the addition of croutons If you like.
Creamy Tomato Soup
Notes
Congratulations! You’ve made a fantastic Creamy Tomato Soup recipe guaranteed to please your palate. Its silky texture and delicious flavor make it a classic comfort food ideal for serving any time. It can be enjoyed as an appetizer or as a main dish. Creamy Tomato Soup is bound to be a hit within your family. You will love every spoonful of this nourishing and comforting dish.