Creamy tomato soup

Every time I eat creamy tomato soup I come back to one thing: it tastes like thinned out marinara sauce. Does anyone else think that? Why can’t I get past that?! I keep telling myself it’s soup–it’s not pasta sauce. But my brain freezes up and all I can see it pizza in my head. 

And even with that, I still think I need a bowl of it (or okay, several) when it gets cold. I like it. I think it goes  better with pepperoni and mushroom, but I like it.

This recipe is adapted from The Pioneer Woman’s tomato soup with parmesan croutons. Feel free to make it as creamy or as chunky as you  like. I really enjoyed just leaving the carrots chunky. It was part of my mind game: “There are no carrots on pizza…there are no carrots on pizza…see Rachel? This isn’t pizza…”

Use low sodium stock if you have it. Since I’m a salt-a-holic I stare it in the face and say “No fear!” I use regular. Because I. Am. Wild. Hold me back somebody.

Make yourself a big gooey grilled cheese on the side or a pot of macaroni and cheese and oooh boy. That’s dinner right there y’all.

Creamy tomato soup

Hearty and filling, this creamy tomato soup begs for some crusty bread to dip in it. Perfect for a fast dinner, serve up on any weeknight!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 6 -8

Author Rachel Ballard

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove of garlic finely minced or grated
• 1/2 a medium onion finely diced or one small onion
• 1 1/2 large carrots peeled and finely diced (the size of the onion)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 28- ounce cans diced or whole tomatoes with basil
• 15 ounces chicken broth that's about 2 cups
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half
• salt and pepper to taste
• freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

 

• In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onions and carrots and cook 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about a minute.
• Add the tomato paste and cook to release the flavors--about 2 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes with their juice, the water and broth and bring to a simmer.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the cream.
• Cook slightly covered for 20-30 minutes ( you can do it for longer if you have the time) until the carrots soften.
• Use a potato masher or immersion blender to smooth out any chunks if you prefer, or leave it as-is for a hearty texture.
• Sprinkle with parsley just before serving and a little parmesan cheese.
• *Adapted from The Pioneer Woman's tomato soup with parmesan croutons.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal

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Course Soup

Cuisine American