This comforting and satisfying creamy tomato soup is the perfect way to warm up on cold winter days. Rich in flavour and wholesome ingredients, this dish is the perfect treat for all cold winter months. It's easy to prepare, requiring minimal effort, making it a great option for a midweek meal and a family favourite any time of the year.
This delicious and hearty creamy tomato soup recipe serves 4, making it perfect for feeding a family. It can be enjoyed as is, or paired with crispy croutons or cheese toast for added texture and flavour. A recipe loved by both kids and adults alike, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
You need:
2 large cans of 500 ml, whole tomatoes
1 yellow large onion
6-7 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons of butter or margarine
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1-2 teaspoons of caster sugar
750 ml vegetable stock
100 ml full-fat heavy cream, regular or vegan
1 good pinch of dried thyme
1 good pinch of dried basil
Fresh basil leaf for garnish
How you make creamy tomato soup:
Chop the onion, garlic and basil and set aside.
Heat a large pot on the stove to medium, and add the butter and vegetable oil.
When hot, add the onions and fry them until translucid and sweet.
Add the garlic to the onions and stir constantly until the garlic is fragrant, but not brown.
Add the 2 cans of whole tomatoes and the stock to the pot and the dried herbs.
Lower the heat to low, and leave the soup to reduce on the stove for about half an hour.
When reduced, take it off the heat and mix it until smooth with a blender.
Stir in the cream and season with black pepper and salt.
Add the soup to serving bowls and decorate them with chopped basil.
Enjoy straight away with a slice of bread, cheese toast or croutons.
