Creamy Tomato Soup with Herbs
Warm and comforting, this Creamy Tomato Soup with Herbs is the perfect dish to soothe your soul and delight your taste buds. Featuring rich, crushed tomatoes simmered with fragrant garlic and sweet onions, this soup is elevated with the addition of fresh basil and parsley for a burst of herby flavor. A swirl of velvety heavy cream adds luxurious texture, while a touch of sugar balances the tanginess of the tomatoes. Ready in just 40 minutes, this hearty yet elegant soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends. Serve it with crusty bread or crunchy croutons for the ultimate pairing. Whether you're craving comfort food or a sophisticated starter, this creamy tomato soup recipe delivers on all fronts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 serving crusty bread or croutons (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable stock to the pot, stirring to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pot from heat and blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth, or transfer to a regular blender and blend in batches.
Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat.
Stir in the heavy cream, chopped basil, parsley, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with crusty bread or croutons, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.4 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4764 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3938 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
