Description
Comforting creamy tomato soup brings Italian countryside warmth to your kitchen with rich, velvety texture and classic Mediterranean flavors. Perfectly balanced ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a soul-soothing bowl that welcomes you home with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 14.5-ounce (411 grams) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature. Sauté chopped onions for 5-6 minutes until translucent and softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for one minute, releasing aromatic flavors without browning.
- Pour diced tomatoes, broth, dried basil, oregano, and sugar into the pot. Stir ingredients thoroughly and bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Allow soup to cook for 10-15 minutes, enabling ingredients to develop a rich, harmonious flavor profile.
- Remove pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree soup until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer soup in batches to a standard blender, processing until uniform in texture.
- Return blended soup to low heat and incorporate heavy cream. Warm gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer soup to serving bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves for an elegant touch.
- Accompany with crusty bread or a classic grilled cheese sandwich to create a satisfying, comforting meal.
Notes
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the most vibrant soup taste, preferring San Marzano or Roma varieties for their rich, sweet profile.
- Adjust cream consistency by using half-and-half for lighter texture or coconut milk for dairy-free option, creating versatile dietary alternatives.
- Control soup thickness by adding extra broth if too dense or simmering longer to reduce liquid and concentrate flavors.
- Enhance nutrition by adding roasted red peppers or switching some tomatoes with fire-roasted canned tomatoes for deeper, smoky undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg