Description
This Cafe-Style Tomato Soup offers a rich and creamy twist on classic tomato soup, blending tomato juice, sauce, and diced tomatoes with fresh herbs, spices, and a touch of cream for a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Other Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Aromatics: Chop the yellow onion and garlic cloves finely to ensure even cooking and release of flavors.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then add garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Tomato Ingredients: Pour in the tomato juice, tomato sauce, and drained diced tomatoes into the pot. Stir to combine all tomato bases evenly.
- Season the Soup: Crumble and add the two chicken bouillon cubes, sprinkle in the sugar and cayenne pepper. Stir thoroughly to dissolve bouillon and integrate spices.
- Incorporate Fresh Herbs: Add the fresh basil leaves and cilantro. Allow the soup to simmer on medium heat for 2-3 minutes to release herb flavors.
- Puree Soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup directly in the pot until smooth and creamy, ensuring a consistent texture throughout.
- Finish with Cream and Season: Stir in the heavy whipping cream gently. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as desired. Heat through but do not boil after adding cream.
Notes
- This soup is made by combining tomato juice and tomato sauce to create a rich base.
- Using fresh herbs adds a vibrant flavor that complements the creamy texture.
- Immersion blender is used for a quick and smooth puree without transferring to a blender.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired level of spiciness.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches for a complete meal.
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
