Description
Warm up on a cold day with this comforting Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup made with canned tomatoes. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- Up to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves and tender stems
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or generous pinch dried thyme)
- One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable stock or broth
- Up to ½ cup dry, unoaked white wine (optional)
- 2 cups heavy cream, milk, or unsweetened plant milk of choice
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add Flavor: Stir in tomato paste, red pepper flakes, basil, and thyme. Cook for a few minutes.
- Simmer: Pour in crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, and wine. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Finish: Stir in cream, milk, or plant milk. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use milk or plant milk instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust seasoning and spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg