Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Cream of Tomato Soup with Pesto, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. This comforting soup features a velvety blend of fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a touch of creaminess, creating a smooth and luscious texture. The vibrant green pesto, a vibrant blend of basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, adds a layer of depth and complexity, complemented by a hint of garlic and lemon zest. Accompanying this delectable soup are two irresistible recipes: a classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich, the perfect partner for dunking and savoring every spoonful of creamy tomato goodness, and a refreshing Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, providing a crisp and tangy contrast to the richness of the soup. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with these delightful recipes!
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CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH PESTO
This is from 30 Minute Meals and is so good! Comfort food along with a grilled cheese sandwich or a patty melt. Enjoy!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the milk over moderate heat in a medium pot.
- Put tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, salt and pepper, sugar, flour, butter, and celery into a food processor and grind until smooth.
- Pour mixture into milk and raise heat to bring soup to a boil.
- Reduce heat and then simmer 15 minutes.
- While soup cooks, make pesto, if not using storebought.
- Fill the food processor with watercress, loosely packed.
- Add hazelnuts, 1/2 of the oil and garlic cloves to the watercress in the processor.
- Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to the processor bowl, set lid in place and pulse grind the mixture into a thick paste.
- Add any remaining watercress to the processor and grind into the paste by pulsing the processor again.
- Transfer watercress paste to a bowl.
- Stir in the remaining oil and the cheese.
- Taste pesto sauce and adjust seasonings.
- Pour soup into shallow bowls and add a couple of rounded spoonfuls of pesto to each dish and stir it into the soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.8, Fat 55.3, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 50.7, Sodium 1084.2, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 28.4, Protein 21.2
CREAM OF FRESH TOMATO SOUP
Savor Ina Garten's pureed Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network using fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, rich cream and fresh basil.
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h15m
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute for about 10 minutes, until very tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, basil, chicken stock, salt, and pepper and stir well. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are very tender.
- Add the cream to the soup and process it through a food mill into a bowl, discarding only the dry pulp that's left. Reheat the soup over low heat just until hot and serve with julienned basil leaves and/or croutons.
TOMATO SOUP 2.0
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add the soup to a pot with 3 cups water and heat over medium heat according to the can instructions.
- When hot, add the sherry, cream, pesto and Parmesan. Stir and heat through.
- Serve up the soup in bowls and sprinkle on the tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, more grated Parmesan and some basil.
SOUL-WARMING TOMATO-PESTO SOUP
I won the soup-off contest at my work with this recipe with pesto. It's very good and quick to put together!
Provided by Anjelica Klade
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes
Time 8h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, celery, onions, garlic, carrot, water, oregano, thyme, and pepper in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker and mix to blend. Cover and cook on Low, 8 to 10 hours.
- Stir rice and pesto into the cooker; cover, and let stand until rice is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve soup topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and with crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 793 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP
Old fashioned easy to make creamy tomato soup that will warm your heart.
Provided by Julie Parton
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onions in butter until translucent. Remove from the heat. Stir in the flour so that no lumps remain, then slowly whisk in the tomato juice. Return to the heat and add salt to taste. Cook until just boiling but turn off the heat before it boils. Let cool 10 minutes then slowly stir in milk. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 494.4 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
TOMATO & BASIL SOUP
Combine fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes to make this rich tomato soup with a homemade basil pesto - perfect for the depths of winter.
Provided by Good Food team
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the butter or oil in a large pan, then add the garlic and soften for a few minutes over a low heat. Add the sundried or SunBlush tomatoes, canned tomatoes, stock, sugar and seasoning, then bring to a simmer. Let the soup bubble for 10 mins until the tomatoes have broken down a little.
- Whizz with a stick blender, adding half the pot of soured cream as you go. Taste and adjust the seasoning - add more sugar if you need to. Serve in bowls with 1 tbsp or so of the pesto swirled on top, a little more soured cream and scatter with basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best flavor in your soup.
- If you don't have fresh basil for the pesto, you can use dried basil or another herb, such as cilantro or parsley.
- For a smoother soup, blend it until it is completely pureed.
- If you like a little bit of a kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the soup.
- Garnish the soup with a dollop of pesto, a drizzle of olive oil, and some grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Cream of tomato soup with pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up any leftover tomatoes you may have. The pesto adds a flavorful and herbaceous twist to the classic tomato soup, making it a unique and unforgettable dish. Whether you serve it with a grilled cheese sandwich, a salad, or a piece of crusty bread, this soup is sure to be a hit.
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