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Creamy Tomato Soup

A rich and velvety tomato soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar to balance acidity
Dairy
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Method
 

Cooking the Soup
  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, salt, black pepper, basil, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and heat gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese for a complete meal.

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