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Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups red onion, diced (1 large or 2 small)
  • 2 carrots, peeled & diced
  • Pinch Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 lbs vine ripened tomatoes, diced (about 4-5 large)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp sugar
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Make soup by heating the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.  
  2. Add the onions and carrots along with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, then cook, stirring often for 15 minutes, or until very softened.
  3. Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, then cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. 
  4. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, fresh basil, and sugar then bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered, 30 to 40 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender.
  5. Make the homemade croutons, if desired. Click the link up for the recipe.
  6. Add the cream then blend in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. 
  7. Finish the soup by pouring it through a fine strainer then return to the Dutch oven. 
  8. Reheat on low until just hot. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. 
  9. Ladle into bowls and serve with homemade croutons and fresh basil, if desired. Enjoy.