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Middle-of-Winter Creamy Tomato Soup

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A comforting and creamy tomato soup made with canned tomatoes, perfect for chilly winter days.

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
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves and tender stems
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or a generous pinch of dried thyme)
  • One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable stock or broth
  • ½ cup dry, unoaked white wine (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy cream, milk, or unsweetened plant milk of choice
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots, season with salt and pepper, and cook until slightly softened, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the basil, thyme, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Blend the soup in batches until smooth and creamy, then return to the pot.
  5. Stir in the cream and cook over medium-low heat until warmed through. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Ladle into bowls and top with black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and fresh basil. Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese.

Notes

To make vegan, use plant-based cream and skip the wine. For extra creaminess, blend longer.

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Keywords: creamy tomato soup, winter soup, easy soup recipe, comfort food

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