Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/8 tsp hot red pepper flakes (optional - use more or less to suit your tastes); 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 3 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped finely; 6 large heirloom tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 2 (28oz) cans whole tomatoes, if you make this in any season other than summer); 2 tsp sugar; 2 large slices good quality bread, torn into 1-inch pieces; 1-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup light cream; salt and ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/8 tsp hot red pepper flakes (optional - use more or less to suit your tastes)
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
3 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped finely
6 large heirloom tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 2 (28oz) cans whole tomatoes, if you make this in any season other than summer)
2 tsp sugar
2 large slices good quality bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup light cream
salt and ground pepper, to taste

1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, thyme, basil and red pepper flakes, stirring until onions are translucent.
2
Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, until tomatoes start to break down. Using wooden spoon, mash tomatoes against side of pot to release juices.
3
Stir in sugar and bread, stirring occasionally until bread starts to break down, about 5 minutes.
4
Transfer soup to a blender in batches and puree' until smooth and creamy (if you have an immersion blender, feel free to use it in the soup pot). Return soup to pot and stir in chicken broth and cream. Reheat, and add salt and pepper to taste.
5
Serve with mini grilled jarlsberg and sopressata sandwiches, if desired.

511

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion, diced, 4 large garlic cloves, minced, 1/8 tsp hot red pepper flakes (optional - use more or less to suit your tastes), and more.

Yes, Creamy Heirloom 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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Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup

Tips for the best results

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