Description
A quick and comforting creamy tomato soup that uses canned tomatoes for rich flavor, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cans canned tomatoes (Whole peeled or diced tomatoes work well.)
- 1 medium onion, chopped (Adds sweetness when caramelized.)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (For flavor.)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (Deepens the tomato flavor.)
- 4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable) (Prevents the soup from being too tomato-centric.)
- 1 cup cream or dairy-free option (Adds a silky finish.)
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil (For richness.)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1/4 tsp sugar (To balance acidity.)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a soup pot, warm butter or olive oil. Add chopped onion with a pinch of salt and cook until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until it deepens in color.
- Add canned tomatoes (juice and all) and broth. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, then blend until smooth.
- Stir in cream, taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Notes
This soup is great for meal prep. It tastes even better the next day. Store in a sealed container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
