Description
Cozy up with this Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup made from canned tomatoes, a perfect dish to warm your soul on chilly days. This quick and easy recipe combines crushed tomatoes, garlic, and cream for a luscious texture and rich flavor that’s hard to resist. Ideal for family gatherings or a quiet night in, this creamy soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a classic grilled cheese sandwich. Enjoy it as a comforting starter, main course, or lunch option that can be easily customized with your favorite herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth along with dried basil, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return the pot to low heat, stir in the heavy cream, adjust seasoning if necessary, and warm through.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh basil leaves alongside crusty bread or grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg