Description
This cafe-style tomato soup offers a rich and creamy twist on the classic tomato soup, combining tomato juice, sauce, and diced tomatoes with fresh herbs and a touch of cayenne for warmth. Pureed smooth and enriched with heavy cream, it’s a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any season.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 64 ounces tomato juice
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 14 ½ ounces diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Seasonings and Additives
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop Ingredients: Finely chop the yellow onion and garlic cloves to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes to release their flavors.
- Add Tomato Components and Seasonings: Pour in the tomato juice, tomato sauce, and drained diced tomatoes. Crumble in the chicken bouillon cubes, add the sugar and cayenne pepper, then stir the mixture well to combine all flavors.
- Add Herbs and Cook: Stir in the fresh basil leaves and cilantro. Allow the soup to cook gently for 2-3 minutes so the herbs infuse into the base.
- Puree the Soup: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to puree the soup until smooth and creamy in texture.
- Finish with Cream and Season: Stir in the heavy whipping cream to add richness. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper to your preference before serving.
Notes
- This simple tomato soup uses both tomato sauce and tomato juice for a well-balanced tomato flavor.
- Using an immersion blender helps achieve a smooth and creamy soup without transferring hot liquids to a traditional blender.
- You can adjust the heat by varying the amount of cayenne pepper according to your taste.
- Chicken bouillon cubes add depth but can be substituted with vegetable bouillon for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 247 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 472 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg
