Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup
Transform a humble pantry into a flavorful masterpiece with this rustic tomato basil soup. Embrace the simplicity of a handful of ingredients that harmonize effortlessly to deliver a velvety, comforting bowl of goodness. Immerse yourself in the aroma of sautéed onions and garlic mingling with the sweetness of ripe tomatoes, elevated by a hint of basil. Perfect for any occasion, this soup invites you to savor each spoonful and experience a burst of robust flavors that will warm your soul.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes packed in juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 large slices good-quality sandwich bread, crusts removed, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and bay leaf. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Mix in the tomatoes and their juice. Using a potato masher, mash the tomatoes to break them down into smaller pieces (no bigger than 2 inches). Stir in the sugar and bread then bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bread is completely saturated and starts to break down, about 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
- Turn off the heat under the pot, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and puree the soup with an immersion blender (or, if you don't have one, in a traditional blender - you'll probably want to do it in 2 or 3 batches. Split the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over the batches as you puree.) You can strain the soup through a fine-mesh strainer if you want a perfectly smooth consistency. Stir the chicken broth into the soup and return the soup to a boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Stir in the basil and serve.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
4 to 6 large servings
Nutrition
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
- Protein Content: 6 g
- Fat Content: 15 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
- Sodium Content: 784 mg
- Fiber Content: 5 g
- Sugar Content: 14 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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