The Best Ever Tomato Soup Recipe

Name: The Best Ever Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 3 cans (28 ounces each ) whole peeled tomatoes; 1 container (32 ounces) chicken stock; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, optional; Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, optional

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 cans (28 ounces each ) whole peeled tomatoes
1 container (32 ounces) chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream, optional
Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, optional

1
In a 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil, butter and pepper flakes over medium heat until butter is melted. Add carrots and onion; cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and dried basil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper; stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to let flavors blend, 20-25 minutes.
2
Remove pan from heat. Using a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. If desired, slowly stir in heavy cream, stirring continuously to incorporate; return to stove to heat through. If desired, top with fresh basil.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, The Best Ever 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.

The Best Ever Tomato Soup

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