Cream of Tomato Soup with Mint Recipe

Name: Cream of Tomato Soup with Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup chopped shallots; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 (35ounce) can plum tomatoes; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 3 ripe medium tomatoes (red and yellow if available), seeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons sugar; Juice of 1 lime; 2 cups heavy cream; Coarse salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/2 bunch chopped fresh mint; 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1 yellow onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken stock
1 (35ounce) can plum tomatoes
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
3 ripe medium tomatoes (red and yellow if available), seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
Juice of 1 lime
2 cups heavy cream
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 bunch chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat.
2
Add the shallots and onion and sweat until light brown, then add garlic and sweat another 3 minutes.
3
Add the wine and reduce by half.
4
Add the stock, canned tomatoes with juices, thyme and bay leaves to pan.
5
Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, saute the fresh tomatoes in remaining 1 tablespoon oil for 2 minutes and set aside.
7
Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves from soup and puree soup in a blender.
8
Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, 1 1/2 cups of the cream, salt and pepper.
9
Return soup to saucepan and stir in Sauteed tomatoes, mint and chives.
10
Gently warm soup over medium heat.
11
Meanwhile, whip remaining 1/2 cup of cream to soft peak and fold in grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
12
To serve, ladle soup into bowls, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream.

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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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1/3 cup chopped shallots, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 5 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Cream of Tomato Soup with Mint 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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Cream of Tomato Soup with Mint

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