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Creamy Tomato Soup with Garlic Herb Toast

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A rich and velvety creamy tomato soup paired with crispy garlic herb toast, perfect for a comforting meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
  • 4 slices of crusty bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and sugar if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth (or transfer in batches to a blender).
  6. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. While the soup simmers, prepare the garlic herb toast. Mix butter with minced garlic and herbs.
  8. Spread the garlic herb butter onto bread slices and toast in a skillet or oven until golden and crispy.
  9. Serve the soup hot with garlic herb toast on the side. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream for a dairy-free version.
  • Adjust spice levels by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
  • Make a large batch and freeze portions for future use.

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Keywords: creamy tomato soup, garlic toast, vegetarian soup, comfort food, herb toast

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