Creamy Tomato Soup with Brown Butter Garlic Croutons
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Creamy Tomato Soup with Brown Butter Garlic Croutons
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 onion diced, sweet
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 whole peeled tomatoes 28-ounce cans
- 4 cups chicken stock low-sodium, or vegetable stock
- 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 cup havarti cheese freshly grated
croutons
- 2 cups whole grain bread cubed
- 3 tablespoons butter brown
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot oven medium-low heat and add olive oil and butter. Add onions, salt, pepper, seasonings and smoked paprika, then stir well to coat. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, using the back of the spoon well to mash the tomato paste and evenly distribute it throughout the onions. Cook for another 5-6 minutes or so, stirring occasionally, allowing the tomato paste to become golden in spots.
- Add in both cans of the tomatoes (with juice) and the stock, bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let bubble for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. While the mixture is simmering, I occasionally mashed the tomatoes down just to make them easier to blend.
- While the soup is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brown the butter and let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then toss in the minced garlic cloves and stir for 30 seconds. Add bread cubes to a large bowl and pour the garlic/butter mixture over top, tossing well to coat. Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, tossing once or twice during cooking. If you desire them more golden, bake a little longer – just keep an eye on them.
- After the hour is up, very carefully add the mixture to a blender (you will probably have to do this in two parts) and puree until totally smooth. Add back to the pot over low heat. Stir in the mascarpone and havarti, stirring until it’s completely melted. Taste and season additionally with salt and pepper if needed. Serve in big bowls with an extra dollop of mascarpone and bunch of croutons on top.
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