Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe

Name: Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion medium, chopped, about 1 cup; 3 garlic cloves medium, minced or pressed, about 1 tablespoon; 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional; 1 bay leaf; water; 56 ounces tomatoes whole, packed in juice; 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey; 3 slices white sandwich bread good quality, crusts removed, torn into 1 inch pieces.; 2 cups water or vegetable broth, only add if soup needs to be thinned.; salt; 1/4 cup fresh chives or green onions as garnish; olive oil for drizzling

Servings: persons

1 onion medium, chopped, about 1 cup
3 garlic cloves medium, minced or pressed, about 1 tablespoon
1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
1 bay leaf
water
56 ounces tomatoes whole, packed in juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
3 slices white sandwich bread good quality, crusts removed, torn into 1 inch pieces.
2 cups water or vegetable broth, only add if soup needs to be thinned.
salt
1/4 cup fresh chives or green onions as garnish
olive oil for drizzling

1
Saute onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and bay leaf in a small amount of water until onion is translucent, stirring frequently.
2
Stir in tomatoes and their juice. Cut tomatoes in pan in halves or fourths with a spatula.
3
Stir in honey or sugar and bread; bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until bread is completely saturated and starts to break down, about 5 - 10 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
4
Transfer half of soup to blender and process until soup is smooth and creamy. Transfer to large bowl and repeat with remaining soup.
5
Rinse out pot and refill it with the soup. Stir in water (i needed). Bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper.
6
Serve in individual bowls. Sprinkle each portion with pepper and chives and drizzle with olive oil.

228

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 onion medium, chopped, about 1 cup, 3 garlic cloves medium, minced or pressed, about 1 tablespoon, 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Creamless 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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Creamless Creamy Tomato Soup

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