Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Chunky Tomato Soup. With a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, this soup is a delightful treat for the taste buds.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Soup Mixture:
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Simmer Soup: Add both types of tomatoes, vegetable broth, tomato paste, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Stir in heavy cream and butter until fully incorporated. Adjust consistency with an immersion blender if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream or unsweetened oat milk.
- This soup pairs well with grilled cheese or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
