Mountain Breeze Tomato Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Mountain Breeze Tomato Soup, a velvety blend of ripe tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a touch of heavy cream for an irresistibly comforting meal. This homemade tomato soup recipe captures the essence of fresh, garden flavors with sautéed onions, garlic, and just the right balance of dried oregano and fresh thyme. Lightly sweetened with a hint of sugar to enhance its natural richness, this soup is pureed to luscious perfection and garnished with fragrant basil for a gourmet touch. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant starter, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread for dipping. Ready in under an hour, this creamy tomato soup will warm you from the inside out.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 medium ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 6 for garnish fresh basil leaves
- 1 loaf crusty bread (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste to the pot. Stir well and let it cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to break down.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the sugar, dried oregano, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper. Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. (Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches.)
Return the pot to low heat and stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently until warmed through, but do not let it boil.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve hot with slices of crusty bread on the side for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.3 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 6804 mg | 296% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.4 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.7 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.0 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 4366 mg | 93% | |
*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.
