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Classic Creamy Tomato Soup

Last Modified: 09/04/10
First Published: 10/25/07
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This recipe is quite simple and straightforward. Some sour cream adds some creaminess, however you could use some half-and-half or heavy cream instead. Tomato_soupSince balsamic vinegar goes so well with tomatoes, we added just a touch. Make sure to blend this soup very well, it's best when it's completely smooth.
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Servings: 2
Total Cost: $3.36
Cost Per Serving: $1.68
Total Calories: 631
Calories/Serving: 315
IngredientVolumeMassCostCalorie
Butter, Unsalted 1 Tablespoon 14.00 Grams $0.06 100
Vegetable Oil 1 Tablespoon 14.00 Grams $0.03 120
Onion, Yellow Diced 1/2 Cup 80.00 Grams $0.18 34
Celery, Chopped 1/2 Cup 60.00 Grams $0.07 9
Carrots (1 carrot) 1/2 Cup 64.00 Grams $0.07 26
Garlic (1 clove) 1 Teaspoon 2.83 Grams $0.01 4
Tomato Paste 1 Tablespoon 16.50 Grams $0.06 13
Thyme, Dried 1/2 Teaspoon 0.70 Gram $0.18 2
Bay Leaf (1 leaf) * 5.00 Grams $0.04 17
Tomatoes, Diced, Generic Can * 28.00 Ounces $1.47 158
Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium 2 Cups 480.00 Grams $1.00 30
Sugar, White Granulated 1 Teaspoon 4.17 Grams $0.01 16
Vinegar, Balsamic 1/4 Teaspoon 1.25 Grams $0.02 1
Heavy Whipping Cream 36% 2 Tablespoons 30.00 Grams $0.14 100
Salt, Table 1/2 Teaspoon 3.00 Grams $0.00 0
Black Pepper, Ground 1/2 Teaspoon 1.07 Grams $0.01 3

There is nothing wrong with canned tomato soup, however once you've tried to make your own, you won't go back. This tomato soup is very easy to make, yet tasty and satisfying. We used canned tomatoes, but if you happen to have a lot of fresh tomatoes on hand, you could roast them first, and then add them to the soup.

2 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups water + 1 vegetable bullion cube
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream (or half-and-half or heavy cream)
  • salt and pepper


Method:

Sweat the onion, celery and carrot in the oil and the butter. After about 10-15 minutes, add the garlic, the thyme, the bay leaf and the tomato paste. Continue to saute for a few more minutes and the add the diced tomatoes and the water + the bullion cube (or add 2 cups of broth).

Bring to a simmer, and let cook for about 15-20 minutes. Blend the soup well, bring it back to the pot and add the sugar, the balsamic vinegar and the sour cream. Salt and pepper to taste.