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Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup (Canned Tomatoes) Recipe

Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup (Canned Tomatoes) Recipe
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A comforting and creamy tomato soup made with canned tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a touch of cream. Perfect for warming up on a cold winter day.

Ingredients

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    Aromatics:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Optional: up to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves and tender stems
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or generous pinch dried thyme)

    • Soup Base:

  • One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable stock or broth
  • Optional: ½ cup dry, unoaked white wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream, milk, or unsweetened plant milk of choice
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  1. Cook the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion and carrots until slightly softened. Add garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Build and simmer: Add basil, thyme, crushed tomatoes, broth, and wine. Simmer until vegetables are tender.
  3. Blend: Puree the soup until smooth.
  4. Finish the soup: Stir in cream, warm through, and adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish, and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the soup by adjusting the level of spiciness with red pepper flakes.
  • For a lighter version, use milk or plant-based milk instead of heavy cream.

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Keywords: Creamy Tomato Soup, Winter Soup Recipe, Comfort Food, Canned Tomatoes

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