Description
Creamy tomato soup brings comfort and warmth to your dinner table with classic Italian flavors. Ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs blend into a silky smooth experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce:
- 6 ripe tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
- 2 tbsp butter
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups vegetable broth (480 ml)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Core and roughly chop ripe tomatoes, peeling is optional but recommended for smoother texture.
- Dice onion and mince garlic to prepare aromatics that will enhance the soup’s flavor profile.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, allowing it to shimmer but not smoke.
- Sauté onions until translucent and soft, approximately 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, releasing its fragrant essence.
- Introduce chopped tomatoes to the pot, stirring to combine with onion and garlic mixture.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Sprinkle dried basil, salt, pepper, and sugar into the simmering liquid, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring periodically.
- Remove pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and velvety.
- Stir in butter and heavy cream, creating a rich and luxurious consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh herbs or a drizzle of cream if desired.
Notes
- Select ripe, in-season tomatoes for the most vibrant, sweet flavor that will elevate the entire soup’s taste profile.
- Remove tomato skins by blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transferring to ice water for a silkier texture.
- Consider using fire-roasted tomatoes for a deeper, slightly smoky undertone that adds complexity to the traditional recipe.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to maintain richness while keeping it plant-based.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg