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Creamy Tomato Soup
A rich, creamy tomato soup built with roasted tomatoes and red pepper, a butter-and-olive-oil base, and layered fresh and dried basil. Serve with cheddar grilled cheese for dipping.
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Ingredients
- 6 large tomatoes (Chopped; such as Roma tomatoes)
- 1 red bell pepper (Chopped)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion (Minced)
- 6 garlic cloves (Minced)
- 6 oz tomato paste (One 6-ounce can)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil (Chopped; plus whole or chopped leaves for garnish)
- 2 cup chicken broth (Use 2 to 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 1.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder (Optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (Optional)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp ground white pepper
- cayenne pepper (Amount not specified)
- 2 cup heavy cream (Plus more for garnish)
Steps
- 1
Chop the tomatoes and red bell pepper. Roast them in the oven for about 20 minutes; the source does not specify an oven temperature.
- 2
While the tomatoes and pepper roast, heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until the butter has completely melted.
- 3
Add the minced onion and sauté until translucent.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- 5
Add the tomato paste and chopped fresh basil. Cook for about 3 minutes.
- 6
When roasted, add the tomatoes and bell pepper to the pot. Add the chicken broth and seasonings: brown sugar, oregano, salt, black pepper, optional onion powder and garlic powder, dried basil, white pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 7
Cook the soup mixture for about 15 minutes.
- 8
Blend the soup using either an immersion blender or a standard blender.
- 9
Add the heavy cream and let the soup simmer for 5 minutes.
- 10
Taste the soup and adjust the salt, black pepper, and any other seasonings to your preference.
- 11
Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle each serving with additional heavy cream, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve with cheddar grilled cheese on the side for dipping.
Notes
The video gives no oven temperature or detailed roasting instructions. The cheddar grilled cheese recipe is in the creator's previous video and is not included here; the listed ingredients and method are for the soup.
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