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Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Ingredients for Creamy Tomato Soup:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir to create a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes to remove the raw taste of the flour.
  4. Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable or chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  5. Add the sugar, dried basil, and dried thyme to the pot, stirring to combine.
  6. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, allowing it to cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring it to a blender in batches.
  8. After adding the heavy cream, return the soup to the stove.
  9. Add salt and pepper to taste, and adjust accordingly.
  10. Simmer the Creamy Tomato Soup for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  11. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
  12. Enjoy this rich and velvety Creamy Tomato Soup, perfect for warming up on a chilly day!
  • Author: Maria