Description
A comforting and velvety tomato soup that wraps you in warmth with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or thyme, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5-8 minutes.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes and broth; bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and let it warm through.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Strain if desired for extra silkiness.
- Heat gently, adjust seasoning, and ladle into bowls for serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil or thyme if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. You can also add roasted red peppers for a smoky twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: tomato soup, creamy soup, comfort food, quick recipes, vegetarian soup