Description
This creamy tomato soup features fresh ingredients like tomato and basil, combined for a rich flavor. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy meal or comforting dinner.
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 and add minced onion and chopped leek. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the plum tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, and dried basil. Stir well and crush the tomatoes with a spatula. Cover and bring to a boil before reducing the heat to low and simmering for 20 minutes.
- Add half and half and bring to a boil again. Turn off the heat and purée the soup until smooth.
- Taste the soup and add more seasoning if needed.
- Serve with fresh basil, croutons, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less stock.
Fresh basil adds a nice touch to the presentation and flavor.
This soup can easily be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg