Description
This creamy tomato soup is a comforting dish made with fresh ingredients, rich flavors, and a simple cooking process. Ideal for a quick dinner or a healthy meal, it brings a wonderful homemade touch to your table.
Ingredients
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- 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 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- ½ cup half and half
- fresh basil for garnish, optional
- croutons for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add minced onion and chopped leek, sautéing for about 3 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the plum tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, and dried basil. Crush the tomatoes with a spatula if desired. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add half and half and bring the mixture to a boil once more. Remove from heat and purée the soup until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or croutons if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using homemade vegetable stock.
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg