Creamy Tomato Soup
This creamy tomato soup recipe is a comforting, easy-to-make dish featuring sautéed onions and garlic, crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, and a touch of cream, perfect for pairing with grilled cheese sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 56 oz crushed tomatoes two, 28-oz cans with their juice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Heat a pot over medium heat, melt the butter, and sauté onions until soft and golden (about 10 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, sugar, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup to your preferred consistency with an immersion blender or in batches using a regular blender (be careful with hot liquids).
- Return the soup to the pot, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, and simmer gently. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan and fresh basil on top.