Tomato Soup
This homemade Tomato Soup is smooth, creamy, and full of rich tomato flavor. Made with pantry staples and just a handful of ingredients, it's an inexpensive comfort food that's even better with a grilled cheese sandwich on the side.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cans 28 oz each whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onion for about 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes with their juices and break them apart using a spoon.
- Add the vegetable broth, basil, oregano, and sugar.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Warm through for 2-3 minutes before serving.