CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH BUTTERY CROUTONS (FOOD AND WINE)

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Yowzers. This is terrific. I love how creamy this is, and the homemade croutons top it off nicely. Great with grilled cheese or mac n cheese or just by itself. I doubled the recipe, but I'll post as written.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, very thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, smashed
5 cups canned whole tomatoes in their juice (use three 14 ounce cans if not using fresh or canned)
1 cup water
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 thick slices bread, crusts trimmed and bread cut into 3/4 inch dice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt a tablespoon of the butter in a tablespoon of the olive oil.
  • Add the sliced onion and smashed garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juice, the water, heavy cream, sugar, crushed red pepper, celery seed, and oregano and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook the remaining tablespoon of butter over moderately high heat until it begins to brown, about 1 minute.
  • Scrape the browned butter into a medium bowl. Add the olive oil to the skillet. Add the diced bread and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until it is slightly browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer the bread to the browned butter and toss well.
  • Working in batches, transfer the tomato soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Return the soup to a clean pot and rewarm the soup if necessary.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with the croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 13, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 0.9

Miraj_vai_ Office 07
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a success. It's my go-to recipe for tomato soup.


Hsh Hdd
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


asrnis asrnis
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This soup is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook like me. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Mussa Khan
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I love how this soup is both healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Kylie Corbeda
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This is the best tomato soup recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and creamy.


Adaeze Obinne
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Ashraf Ali 2662
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This soup is so versatile. You can add different ingredients to it to change up the flavor.


Eddies empire
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I love the vibrant red color of this soup. It's so inviting.


Roni Mirdha
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Larry Olami
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a success. It's my go-to recipe for tomato soup.


Abdur Nur
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Moshiur Mohsin
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This soup is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook like me. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


HAMZA TALPUR
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I love how this soup is both creamy and tangy. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Blaze Faze
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This is the best tomato soup I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it's always perfect.


ch adeel pub g mobile
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I'm not usually a fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


MR MUSA ISLAM
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This soup is so creamy and delicious. I could eat it every day!


Onojeta Godbless
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I love the addition of the buttery croutons. They add a nice crunch and flavor to the soup.


MD: Rayhan Mia
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This creamy tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.