Creamy Tomato Soup With Canned Tomatoes
Delicious, simple, and packed with flavor, this tomato soup with canned tomatoes tastes like a bowl full of summer no matter the time of year! Use convenient canned whole tomatoes for a creamy and tasty soup that is ready in a flash. And thanks to a secret ingredient, it's made without added sugar.
Servings: 9
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup onion {roughly chopped}
- 5 cloves garlic {roughly chopped}
- 2 28 oz cans San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup stock {veggie or chicken}
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/8 tsp baking soda {neutralizes acidity of tomatoes}
- 3/4 cup half-and-half {whole milk or heavy cream are also tasty}
- salt and pepper to taste
- balsamic vinegar optional
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.2 tbsp butter
- Stir in the onion and allow it to cook down for 3-4 minutes.1/2 cup onion
- Add the garlic, and stir for another 2 minutes.5 cloves garlic
- Add the tomatoes (juice and all), and turn the heat up to medium-high. Break up the tomato a bit and cook for a few minutes. Stir often, and don't let it burn.2 28 oz cans San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes
- Add the stock, half-and-half, smoked paprika, parsley, oregano and basil. Bring to a low boil, stirring the whole time.1 cup stock, 3/4 cup half-and-half, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried parsley, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup to your desired consistency.
- Once blended, add the baking soda and half-and-half, and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Pro tip: the baking soda will foam a bit when you first add it.1/8 tsp baking soda, 3/4 cup half-and-half
- Salt and pepper to taste, and finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.salt and pepper to taste, balsamic vinegar
Notes
- If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the hot soup to a blender. Leave the center cap on the lid off to allow the steam to release.
- You'll notice a bit of foaming action with the baking soda. This is totally normal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.2mg