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

Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup (Canned Tomatoes)
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Warm up with our Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup, a delightful blend of pantry staples that brings comfort to your table. Perfect for chilly nights, this recipe transforms canned tomatoes into a velvety soup that captures the essence of summer. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, it’s an easy meal that pleases both kids and adults alike. Just 40 minutes is all you need to whip up this cozy dish, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Pair it with a gooey grilled cheese sandwich or crusty bread for a satisfying warm meal that’ll leave you feeling content.

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 grape juice
  • 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. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and carrots, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, fresh herbs, and optional grape juice. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Blend the soup until smooth using a stand blender or immersion blender.
  5. Return soup to the pot and stir in cream or milk; heat gently before serving.

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