Description
This easy creamy tomato soup is rich in flavor and smooth in texture. With simple ingredients like fresh tomatoes and basil, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal that warms the soul. Enjoy homemade comfort food in under an hour!
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
- In a medium pot, melt the butter and sauté the minced onion and chopped leek for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the plum tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, and dried basil. Stir well, crushing the tomatoes with a spatula as needed. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the half and half and bring to a boil again. Turn off the heat and purée the soup until smooth.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil and croutons if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of cream instead of half and half.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, and can be frozen for later.
Can be served with grilled cheese sandwiches for a classic pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg