CREAMY TOMATO BASIL & PARMESAN SOUP

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Smooth, earthy and packed with flavor, this recipe is definitely a keeper!

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories     Other Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 large roma tomatoes, blanched
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 c white onions, chopped
2 1/2 tsp ground himalayan sea salt, or more to taste and divided
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
3 c low-sodium chicken broth
6 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped plus more for garnish
1 c parmesan cheese, grated
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/2 Tbsp fresh oregano leaves, chopped
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3/4 c 35% heavy cream
croutons, as needed for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the blanched tomatoes in half and then half again; set aside.
  • 2. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil and when hot, add onions; sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for only 1 minute. Add the blanched tomatoes, sugar and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Add basil, cheese, thyme, oregano, more salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • 3. Stir and gently simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking the tomatoes into smaller pieces with the tip of a spoon.
  • 4. When time is up, add balsamic vinegar and process until mostly smooth using an immersion blender (or blender). Add heavy cream and stir; taste and adjust if needed. Process again with blender until the soup is perfectly smooth. Makes 6 servings
  • 5. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxheszaT0bk

Nourhan Mubarak
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This soup is a family favorite. We make it all the time. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


ELABIC TUBE
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I'm not a fan of basil, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup still turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


Amani Daniels
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is incredible and it's sure to impress your guests.


Caitlin Gennett
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The soup is amazing! It's creamy, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of spice.


gift oghenerume
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


AMEER ALHELALE
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Kids Courriere
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This soup is divine! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is velvety smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ashish Khatri
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Ghani Baloch
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. Overall, it's a good recipe, but it needs a little tweaking.


Somir Shil
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy texture and the rich flavor of the tomatoes were amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Badshah Ali Raza Attari
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the basil and Parmesan cheese. It's the perfect soup for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Lord_Marshell67
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! My kids even asked for seconds. It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.


Tewanda Williams
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese blended together perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a c