CREAMLESS CREAMY TOMATO SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato

Yield 6-8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion , chopped medium
3 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
Pinch hot red pepper flakes (optional)
1 bay leaf
3 lbs. ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded - OR - 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes packed in juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 slices French bread, crusts removed, torn into 1-inch pieces
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth - OR - (if using canned tomatoes) 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
salt and ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped basil leaves, plus 6-8 whole leaves (for garnish)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Turn on the oven to Low Broil. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet, on the middle rack, and bake until lightly browned, turning once, about 10 minutes total, set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and bay leaf. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and the chicken stock, sugar and bread; bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until bread is completely saturated and starts to break down, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. 2. Transfer half of soup to blender. Add 1 tablespoon oil and process until soup is smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and repeat with remaining soup and oil. Rinse out soup pot and return soup to pot. Stir in brandy (if using). Return soup to boil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce soup to low heat and add basil. Serve soup in individual bowls. To serve, place a slice of toasted bread in the bottom of each warmed bowl and sprinkle with a spoonful of Parmesan Cheese. Ladle soup on top and garnish with a basil leaf. Serve Immediately.

Jose Campos
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a very affordable meal.


Mohd Nuruddeen
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with fresh tomatoes.


barista kevin
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This soup is easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's a healthier version of tomato soup.


Naveed Naveed
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a very affordable meal.


Monira Khatun
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with fresh tomatoes.


scebi Mbatha
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This soup is easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's a healthier version of tomato soup.


Pre Hopkins
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a very affordable meal.


MD rana Akon
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This soup is creamy and flavorful. I love that it's made with fresh tomatoes.


Mtaos Maged
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthier version of tomato soup.


Foivos X
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Joseph Gyimah
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Crystal Linder
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I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Wahab Nashiru
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I made this soup for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best tomato soup they've ever had.


Phebes 66
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's a healthier version of tomato soup.


Ashik Modon
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Debbie Darmanie
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I served it with a grilled cheese sandwich and it was the perfect comfort food.


Mh Nafizur Rahman
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. It's also a very affordable meal. I made it for my family of four and we all loved it.


Sami Nadeem
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I was skeptical about making a creamy tomato soup without any cream, but I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was thick and creamy, and the tomato flavor was perfect.


yoda
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This soup was delicious! It had a creamy texture without any cream, and the tomato flavor was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.