Best Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe

Name: Best Creamy Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted plus 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 slice bacon finely chopped; 1 each spanish onions chopped; 1 each carrots chopped; 1 stalk celery chopped; 5 cloves garlic to taste, minced or crushed; 2 1/2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 each tomato paste 1 can; 4 1/2 cups chicken broth, low salt; 28 ounces tomatoes, canned, whole, peeled 1 can; 3 each parsley sprigs; 3 each thyme sprigs fresh; 1 each bay leaves; 1 cup cream heavy; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter, unsalted plus 2 tablespoon olive oil
1 slice bacon finely chopped
1 each spanish onions chopped
1 each carrots chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
5 cloves garlic to taste, minced or crushed
2 1/2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 each tomato paste 1 can
4 1/2 cups chicken broth, low salt
28 ounces tomatoes, canned, whole, peeled 1 can
3 each parsley sprigs
3 each thyme sprigs fresh
1 each bay leaves
1 cup cream heavy
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

1
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp and most of the fat has rendered, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
4
Lower the heat to medium, stir in the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring often, until soft and fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes.
5
Add flour and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
6
Pour in the tomato paste, broth and crush the tomatoes.
7
Bring to a boil while whisking frequently.
8
Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and put into the pot.
9
Lower the heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
11
Remove and discard the herb bundle.
12
Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth.
13
Bring the puree back to the pot and reheat over medium heat.
14
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper, to taste.
15
Divide among soup bowls.
16
Serve warm with crusty bread.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted plus 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 slice bacon finely chopped, 1 each spanish onions chopped, 1 each carrots chopped, and more.

Yes, Best Creamy 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.

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Best Creamy Tomato Soup

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