Creamy Tomato Soup (Vegetarian) Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato Soup (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, very thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 5 cups canned whole tomatoes (from three 14-ounce cans in their juice); 1 cup water; 8 ounces silken tofu (About 1/2 a block); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add more to taste); 1/4 teaspoon celery seed; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (add more for taste)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, very thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, smashed
5 cups canned whole tomatoes (from three 14-ounce cans in their juice)
1 cup water
8 ounces silken tofu (About 1/2 a block)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (add more for taste)

1
In a blender or food processor, drop in the tofu and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside. (should make approximately 2/3 cup).
2
In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the sliced onion and smashed garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juice, the water, blended tofu, sugar, crushed red pepper, celery seed and oregano and season with salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Working in batches, transfer the tomato soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the soup to a clean pot and rewarm the soup if necessary. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with the croutons.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, very thinly sliced, 3 garlic cloves, smashed, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato Soup (Vegetarian) 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 (Vegetarian)

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