Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, dried basil, and dried oregano. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
5. Return the soup to the saucepan and stir in the heavy cream. Heat the soup over medium heat until hot, but do not boil.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the soup hot with your favorite bread or crackers.

Nutrition

• Calories: 245
• Total Fat: 17g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 52mg
• Sodium: 1058mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 19g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 11g
• Protein: 5g

Variations

• Add some chopped carrots and celery to the onion and garlic mixture for added flavor and nutrition.
• Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make the soup vegetarian.
• Add some cooked pasta or rice to the soup to make it more filling.
• Garnish the soup with some chopped fresh basil or croutons for added texture and flavor.
• Use fire-roasted crushed tomatoes instead of regular crushed tomatoes for a smoky flavor.

Conclusion