Description
Savor the rich flavor of this Easy Creamy Tomato Soup. With simple prep and delicious ingredients like fresh tomatoes and basil, it’s perfect for a comforting meal any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, about 1 cup, minced
- 1 cup leek, chopped
- 1 can peeled plum tomatoes (14-ounce/400 milliliters)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons double-concentrated tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- ½ cup half and half
- fresh basil for garnish, optional
- croutons for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add minced onion and chopped leek. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the plum tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, and dried basil. Stir well and crush the tomatoes with a spatula. Cover and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the half and half and bring the soup back to a boil. Turn off the heat and purée the soup until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil, croutons, or any toppings you prefer.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable stock.
Feel free to adjust the seasonings according to your preference. Add more basil or pepper as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg