Description
Creamy Tomato Soup with Heavy Cream is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. This rich and velvety soup combines farm-fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a splash of heavy cream, creating a delightful experience that warms both body and soul. Pair it with crispy grilled cheese for the ideal meal you’ll crave again and again. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy, satisfying option that brings nostalgic flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down.
- Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Swap heavy cream for coconut milk for a dairy-free version. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or toss in herbs like oregano for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.