Description
Indulge in the warmth of winter with this Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup made from pantry staples like canned tomatoes and tomato paste. This delicious soup is crafted for those chilly days when you crave comfort food without the fuss. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, velvety soup that bursts with flavor. Pair it with crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich for a complete meal that satisfies both your hunger and your soul. Enjoy this simple yet satisfying recipe that brings peak-season taste right to your table, no matter the time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable stock or broth
- 2 cups heavy cream (or plant-based milk)
- Fresh basil and thyme leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and carrots for 5-6 minutes until softened, then add garlic and tomato paste; cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, fresh herbs, and optional wine. Bring to a boil then simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Stir in cream or milk and heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg