Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe

Name: Cream of Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, or 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, juices reserved; 2 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup light cream or milk; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced
2 tablespoons flour
2 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, or 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, juices reserved
2 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 cup light cream or milk
Salt and pepper

1
In a large nonreactive saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Add onion and carrot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes without allowing to color.
4
Add tomatoes with their juices, broth, tomato paste, basil, thyme and bay leaf.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer stirring frequently, 15 minutes.
7
Remove and discard bay leaf.
8
In a food processor or blender, puree soup in batches until smooth.
9
Return to pan and stir in cream.
10
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
11
Simmer until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes, and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced, 2 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Cream of 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.

Cream of Tomato Soup

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