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Description
A simple and delicious recipe for creamy tomato soup, perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a rich, flavorful soup.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for vegan option)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: croutons, fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add basil and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk). Heat through but do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with croutons and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender after simmering and blend until smooth.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy tomato soup, easy tomato soup, comforting soup, homemade soup, quick soup, vegetarian soup, tomato recipe