Barefoot Contessa Cream Of Fresh Tomato Soup Recipe

Name: Barefoot Contessa Cream Of Fresh Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (2 onions); 2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves); 4 lbs vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped (5 large); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaf, plus julienned basil leaves, for garnish; 3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3/4 cup heavy cream or 3/4 cup half-and-half; crouton, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (2 onions)
2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
4 lbs vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped (5 large)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaf, plus julienned basil leaves, for garnish
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream or 3/4 cup half-and-half
crouton, for garnish

1
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat.
2
Add the onions and carrots and saute for about 10 minutes, until very tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add the tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, basil, chicken stock, salt, and pepper and stir well.
4
Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are very tender.
5
Add the cream to the soup and process it through a food mill into a bowl, discarding only the dry pulp that's left.
6
Reheat the soup over low heat just until hot and serve with julienned basil leaves and/or croutons.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (2 onions), 2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped, 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves), and more.

Yes, Barefoot Contessa Cream Of Fresh Tomato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barefoot Contessa Cream Of Fresh Tomato Soup

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