Description
Quick and creamy “10-minute tomato soup” brings Italian comfort to your kitchen with minimal effort. Rich, velvety flavors blend seamlessly, letting you savor a restaurant-quality dish without hours of preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 400 grams (14 ounces) tin chopped tomatoes
- 500 milliliters (18 fluid ounces) chicken or vegetable stock
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 150 milliliters (5 fluid ounces) full-fat milk
- 150 milliliters (5 fluid ounces) double cream
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
- 3/4 teaspoon pesto, to serve
Instructions
- Warm a deep pan over medium heat with sun-dried tomato oil, infusing the kitchen with a rich aromatic base.
- Introduce crushed garlic and sauté for half a minute, releasing its intense fragrance without burning.
- Combine chopped tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, sugar, and stock into the pan, ensuring ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Elevate heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the pan for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove pan from heat and transform the mixture into a silky smooth consistency using a blender, creating a velvety texture.
- Incorporate milk and cream, gently reheating to maintain a luxurious temperature without scorching the delicate dairy components.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then crown the soup with a vibrant dollop of pesto for an herbaceous finish that complements the tomato’s depth.
Notes
- Swap sun-dried tomato oil with olive oil for a lighter flavor profile if unavailable.
- Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock to make the soup vegetarian-friendly.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick that elevates the soup’s complexity.
- Opt for low-fat milk and cream to reduce overall calorie content without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg