4.7 from 9 votes
Caprese Soup
Caprese Soup takes a delicious tomato soup and ups the ante with gooey broiled mozzarella cheese, a drizzle of balsamic, and fresh basil.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
324 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium white onion diced
- 4 teaspoons garlic about 4 cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce cans) diced tomatoes drained, fire roasted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced, fresh
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar glaze
Instructions
- Dice 1/2 medium white onion, prepare 1 cup chopped fresh basil, and slice 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese into 4 slices. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add in the diced 1/2 medium white onionnion and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in 4 teaspoons minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, the drained 2 (15 ounce cans) fire roasted diced tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring it to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add half of the chopped basil. Use a handheld immersion blender to puree until smooth (or carefully transfer to a blender with a vented lid to puree and return to the pot). Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, carefully taste the soup, and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Divide into oven-safe ceramic bowls or ramekins and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Place 6 inches beneath the broil setting in the oven and broil on low until cheese is brown and bubbly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish with the remaining chopped basil and drizzle with 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar glaze.
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Notes
- You want to use ceramic bowls that are oven-safe for this recipe. Larger ramekins (12 to 18 ounces) also work great! To make them easier to get in and out of the oven, place them on a baking sheet.
- If you like ooey gooey cheese, feel free to double up on the slices and use 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
876mg
(37%)
Potassium
153mg
(3%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
820IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
6.1mg
(7%)
Calcium
318mg
(32%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 820IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 318mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.