Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 celery stalks finely chopped; 1 onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1 3/4 pounds tomatoes peeled; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 basil leaves chopped, plus additional leaves, to serve; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 1/4 cups milk; extra-virgin olive oil to serve

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 celery stalks finely chopped
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 3/4 pounds tomatoes peeled
1 cup chicken stock
2 basil leaves chopped, plus additional leaves, to serve
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/4 cups milk
extra-virgin olive oil to serve

1
Heat oil in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium heat. Saute celery, onion and garlic 4-5 mins, until tender.
2
Stir in tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 10 mins. Stir in basil. Cool slightly. Using an immersion blender, puree mixture until smooth.
3
For the white sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 min. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk, until smooth. Return to heat. Cook, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens. Simmer 3 mins, stirring. Season to taste.
4
Gradually add white sauce to tomato mixture, stirring constantly until smooth. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1-2 mins. Serve topped with additional basil leaves, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and black pepper.

310

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 celery stalks finely chopped, 1 onion finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic finely chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Creamy Tomato Soup

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