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CREAMY TOMATO SOUP

CREAMY TOMATO SOUP in a creamy bowl with basil garnish warm inviting main blog image
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Made with pantry staples like canned tomatoes and tomato paste, this Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup bursts with peak-season flavor—even in the heart of winter! This quick tomato soup is an easy, one-pot recipe that’s ready in 40 minutes or less. Perfect for a cozy night in, pair with your favorite grilled cheese for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 medium carrots diced
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped or grated
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • optional up to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves and tender stems
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or generous pinch dried thyme
  • one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable stock or broth
  • optional ½ cup dry unoaked white wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream milk or unsweetened plant milk of choice almond oat milk etc
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to season

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots, season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, 5-6 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic tomato paste and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Cook 1-2 minutes until tomato paste browns and garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add basil thyme crushed tomatoes vegetable broth and wine, stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Partially cover and simmer 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Carefully transfer soup to blender in batches filling no more than two thirds full. Remove center cap cover hole with towel while blending. Blend until smooth and creamy then return to pot or use immersion blender directly in pot.
  5. Stir in cream or milk choice and cook over medium low heat stirring occasionally until warmed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Ladle into bowls and top with cracked black pepper crushed red pepper flakes and fresh basil leaves as desired. Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwich. Enjoy!

Notes

  • White wine creates complex flavor, use dry unoaked wines like Pinot Grigio
  • Substitute with dry vermouth or vegetable stock and apple cider vinegar for non-alcoholic version
  • Use heavy cream half and half or whole milk for richness or mild unsweetened plant milk for dairy-free option
  • Prepare diced onion and carrots ahead and store refrigerated for up to 5 days
  • Soup stores in refrigerator for 5 days and freezes up to 3 months
  • Thaw overnight and reheat on stovetop or microwave

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