Description
This Tomato Soup blends fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and creamy half & half, making it a comforting choice for a quick dinner or a healthy meal. Enjoy its delightful flavors and simple preparation!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, about 1 cup, minced
- 1 cup leek, chopped
- 1 can peeled plum tomatoes (14-ounce/400 milliliters)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons double-concentrated tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- ½ cup half and half
- fresh basil for garnish, optional
- croutons for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Add the minced onion and chopped leek, and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate the plum tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, and dried basil. Stir to combine, crushing the tomatoes with a spatula as needed.
- Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the half and half and bring it to a boil again. Remove from heat and purée the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil, croutons, or your preferred toppings.
Notes
Feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or celery for added nutrition.
Adjust the thickness by adding more vegetable stock if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg