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A bowl of cream of tomato soup sitting on a blue napkin.

Easy Cream Of Tomato Soup

A rich and velvety soup that combines the vibrant flavors of ripe tomatoes with the smoothness of cream making it a classic comfort food for cold winter days.
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5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Blending Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 1 Immersion blender or regular blender.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (smashed)
  • 1/2 tsp (.5g) dried oregano
  • 2/3 cup (158ml) chicken broth
  • 27 oz (796ml) 1 can tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp ( 4g) sugar
  • 1 cup (237ml) heavy cream (at least 18 milk fat)
  • Salt & pepper to taste (preferably white pepper)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a medium sized pot over medium-low heat.
  • Dice onions and add 2 tbsp olive oil to the pot. Add onions & cook until soft & translucent, about 5 minutes.
    Onion sauteing in a pan.
  • Peel & crush garlic & add to the pot. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Do not allow the garlic to brown.
    Onion & garlic cooking in a pot.
  • Add dried oregano and stir well.
    Someone adding oregano to onions cooking in a pot.
  • Add broth and tomatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to medium & simmer for 5 minutes
    Someone adding tomatoes to a soup pot.
  • Add sugar & stir well.
    Someone adding sugar to a pot of tomato soup.
  • Using an immersion blender (or regular blender) blend the tomato mixture until very smooth.
    Someone using an immersion blender to blend tomato soup.
  • Add the cream & cook over low heat until soup is hot. Do not allow it to come to a boil.
    Someone adding cream to tomato soup in a pot.
  • Season with salt & pepper and serve.

Notes

See the “How To Make This” & “Tips For Success” sections above the recipe for more detailed information on the process. 
Keyword blender, broth, Canned tomatoes, comfort food, Easy, garlic, heavy cream, immersion blender, quick, winter