Easy Tomato Soup

Name: Easy Tomato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Yellow Onion (diced); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional; I used more for a spicier soup but adjust to your preference); 28 oz San Marzano Whole Peeled Tomatoes (1 can); 1.5 cups Chicken Broth; 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar; 4 Fresh Basil (chiffonade; additional to serve); Salt and Pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup Heavy Cream; Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese (recommended to serve!)

3 steps

Prep:10minCook:30min

This tomato soup is so easy to make and is full of flavor. It's fresh from the basil, a little spicy from the red pepper flakes, and has just a touch of cream mixed in at the end.

Updated at: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:16:33 GMT

Ingredients

4 servings

1 Tbspextra virgin olive oil

½ tspRed Pepper Flakes

optional, I used more for a spicier soup but adjust to your preference

1 x 28 ozSan Marzano Whole Peeled Tomatoes can

1 ½ cupsChicken Broth

1 Tbspbalsamic vinegar

4Fresh Basil

chiffonade, additional to serve

Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

recommended to serve

Instructions

Step 1

In a Dutch Oven or large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a pinch of salt, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.

Step 2

Pour in the can of tomatoes and chicken broth. Add the balsamic vinegar, basil leaves, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir, bring to a gentle boil, then turn to heat medium low to simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the lid and turn off the heat. Immersion blend or transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide evenly into bowls and serve with additional basil as desired.

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