Smooth Creamy Herbed Tomato Soup
Warm up with this delicious Herbed Tomato Soup! Made with fresh herbs, creamy texture, and topped with parmesan and croutons—perfect comfort food!
Hey there, soup lovers! If you’re craving a cozy bowl of deliciousness, I’ve got just the recipe for you: Herbed Tomato Soup. This easy, creamy, and aromatic soup is packed with flavor and perfect for a chilly day. Trust me, it’s like a warm hug in a bowl! Plus, with just a few simple ingredients, you’ll be on your way to a comforting meal in no time. Let’s dive into this recipe!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Unsalted butter
- Medium yellow onions
- Garlic, sliced thin
- Tomato paste
- Crushed tomatoes
- Chicken stock
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Sugar
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Dried marjoram
- Dried thyme
- Heavy whipping cream
- Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- Croutons (for topping)
Instructions to Make Your Herbed Tomato Soup
- Sauté the Aromatics: Start by melting the unsalted butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Toss in those chopped yellow onions and cook until they’re nice and translucent—about 5 minutes. Then, add the sliced garlic and let it cook for another minute until fragrant. Your kitchen will start smelling amazing!
- Add the Tomatoes: Next, stir in the tomato paste along with the crushed tomatoes. Pour in the chicken stock for that rich flavor. Don’t forget to add the fresh basil, sugar, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried marjoram, and dried thyme. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer on low, partially covered, for about 10 minutes. This allows all those flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Blend It Up: Now comes the fun part! Use an immersion blender or carefully transfer the soup to a food processor to pulverize it until it’s smooth and creamy. This step is crucial for that velvety texture we all love.
- Finish with Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy whipping cream and the parmesan cheese. This gives the soup that creamy, indulgent finish. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed!
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle your herbed tomato soup into bowls and top with croutons and extra parmesan cheese. Grab a spoon, and dig in!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Herbed Tomato Soup is not just easy to make; it’s also incredibly versatile. Pair it with a gooey grilled cheese sandwich for the ultimate comfort food duo. You can even customize it by adding your favorite herbs or spices. Plus, it’s a great way to use up those pantry staples like canned tomatoes and chicken stock.
Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or just treating yourself on a quiet night in, this soup is bound to impress. So, get your ingredients ready, and let’s get cooking! Your taste buds will thank you!
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Creamy Herbed Tomato Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 medium yellow onions (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (sliced thin)
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 56 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp dried marjoram
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup parmesan (plus more for serving)
- croutons (for topping)
Instructions
- Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add 2 medium yellow onions and cook until translucent. Add 3 garlic cloves, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add 6 oz tomato paste, 56 oz crushed tomatoes, 2 cups chicken broth, ¼ cup fresh basil, 1 tbsp sugar, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp dried marjoram ¼ tsp dried thyme. Heat to boiling and then simmer on low, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
- Pulverize the soup with either an immersion blender or in a food processor until smooth.
- Stir in ½ cup heavy whipping cream and ⅓ cup parmesan. Serve with croutons and extra parmesan cheese.
