Description
This creamy tomato soup features fresh ingredients and a rich, satisfying flavor. It’s quick to prepare, making it perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a cozy lunch. Enjoy the delightful combination of fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a hint of sweetness to brighten your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, about 1 cup, 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 and add the minced onion and chopped leek. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the plum tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, and dried basil. Stir well, crushing the tomatoes with a spatula. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the half and half, bring to a boil again, then turn off the heat and purée the soup until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and croutons if desired.
Notes
This soup can be made in advance and reheats beautifully. Just stir in a bit of extra cream when serving if needed.
For a vegan option, substitute half and half with coconut cream or your favorite non-dairy milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg