In the mood for something mmm, mmm good? If you’re nodding your head yes, you must make a pot of this cream of tomato soup ASAP.
The recipe is quick to prepare and calls for a short list of ingredients, so there’s no excuse not to give it a try. In fact, I whipped up a batch after a long day of work just to satisfy a sudden craving. Needless to say, the cream of tomato soup hit the spot and warmed me from head to toe.
After one taste, I guarantee you’ll wonder why you ever consumed the canned kind. For maximum enjoyment, serve cream of tomato soup piping hot alongside crackers or crusty bread.
Recipe adapted from Epicurious.
- 3½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons diced onion
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 1⅛ teaspoons sugar
- 1⅛ teaspoons sea salt, plus more, to taste
- ⅜ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
- thinly sliced fresh basil and grated Asiago cheese (optional, for garnish)
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Slowly add milk, bay leaf, sugar and salt; stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add baking soda to tomatoes and stir to combine; add to pot and bring to a boil.
- Remove soup from heat and purée. Season with additional salt to taste. Garnish with basil and Asiago cheese, if using.
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