Description
This Easy Creamy Tomato Soup is a comforting dish that combines fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy goodness. With simple preparation and delightful flavors, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal anytime.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, about 1 cup, minced
- 1 cup leek, chopped
- 1 can peeled plum tomatoes (14-ounce/400 milliliters)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons double-concentrated tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- ½ cup half and half
- fresh basil for garnish, optional
- croutons for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the minced onion and chopped leek and sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the plum tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato paste, pepper, salt, brown sugar, and dried basil. Combine well, crushing the tomatoes with a spatula. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the half and half to the pot and bring to a boil again. Turn off the heat and purée the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh basil and croutons, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to personal taste.
Croutons can be homemade or store-bought for easy topping.
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg