Description
Experience the warmth of homemade Tomato Soup with this easy recipe. Featuring ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy half-and-half, it’s comfort food at its finest! Ideal for a quick dinner or a cozy meal.
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
- Melt the butter in a medium pot and add the 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, crushing the tomatoes with a spatula, then cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the half and half and bring to a boil again. Once boiling, turn off the heat and purée the soup until smooth.
- Taste and add additional seasoning if needed.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil, croutons, or toppings of your choice.
Notes
Use fresh basil as a lovely garnish to enhance flavors.
For a spicy kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Pair this soup with a grilled cheese sandwich for a classic combo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg