Description
This easy creamy tomato soup is rich and flavorful, made with fresh ingredients like tomatoes and basil, ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a cozy meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 cup leek, chopped
- 1 can peeled plum tomatoes (14-ounce/400 milliliters)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons double-concentrated tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- ½ cup half and half
- fresh basil for garnish, optional
- croutons for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat and sauté the minced onion and chopped leek for 3 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add the plum tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, and dried basil. Stir thoroughly, crushing the tomatoes as needed. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the half and half, bringing it to a boil once more. Turn off the heat and purée the soup until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and croutons or your favorite toppings!
Notes
Use fresh tomatoes if available for a vibrant taste.
For a spicier soup, consider adding red pepper flakes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg