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Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup

Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup (Canned Tomatoes)
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Warm up with a bowl of our Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup, made with pantry staples like canned tomatoes and fresh herbs. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings, offering a rich, creamy texture and vibrant flavor that will make it an instant favorite in your home. With just 40 minutes of preparation, it’s a quick weeknight option that can also impress guests at gatherings. Enjoy it alongside crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich for the ultimate cozy meal experience.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable stock or broth
  • optional: ½ cup dry, unoaked white apple vinegar
  • 2 cups heavy cream, milk, or unsweetened plant milk of choice (almond, oat milk, etc.)
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  1. 1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and carrots, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until softened (about 5-6 minutes).
  2. 2. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add fresh basil, thyme, crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, and optional apple vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce to simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. 4. Blend the soup until smooth using a stand blender or immersion blender.
  5. 5. Stir in cream or plant milk and heat through before serving.

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