Quick Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe

Name: Quick Creamy Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15-ounce) containers, chicken or vegetable stock/broth (preferred brand: Kitchen Basics); 1 (28-ounce) can concentrated crushed tomatoes; 1 cup heavy cream; Coarse salt and black pepper; 20 leaves fresh basil, cut into chiffonade, for garnish; Soup toppers, for garnish, recipe follows; 4 slices crusty bread, 4 inches across, 1/4-inch thick-slice artisan breads at counter in market; 2 cloves cracked fresh garlic, optional; Extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 pound shredded cheese to compliment your soup: provolone, Asiago, cheddar, Gruyere, Swiss, etc.

Servings: persons

2 (15-ounce) containers, chicken or vegetable stock/broth (preferred brand: Kitchen Basics)
1 (28-ounce) can concentrated crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
Coarse salt and black pepper
20 leaves fresh basil, cut into chiffonade, for garnish
Soup toppers, for garnish, recipe follows
4 slices crusty bread, 4 inches across, 1/4-inch thick-slice artisan breads at counter in market
2 cloves cracked fresh garlic, optional
Extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound shredded cheese to compliment your soup: provolone, Asiago, cheddar, Gruyere, Swiss, etc.

1
Combine broth and tomatoes in a medium saucepan over moderate heat.
2
When soup bubbles, stir in heavy cream and reduce heat to low.
3
Season with a little salt and pepper and simmer gently 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
With an immersion blender, puree soup.
5
Serve bowls of soup with basil chiffonade and floating soup toppers.
6
Toast bread slices in your toaster until golden.
7
Rub the toasted bread rounds with crushed garlic, if using.
8
Arrange bread on cookie or baking sheet.
9
Drizzle each slice with extra-virgin oil and top with a grind of black pepper and a layer of shredded cheese.
10
Place under hot broiler to melt cheese until toppers are golden brown in color.
11
Yield: 4 servings Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 1 minute

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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: 2 (15-ounce) containers, chicken or vegetable stock/broth (preferred brand: Kitchen Basics), 1 (28-ounce) can concentrated crushed tomatoes, 1 cup heavy cream, Coarse salt and black pepper, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Creamy Tomato Soup

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