Licensure Renewal Tomato Soup

Name: Licensure Renewal Tomato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion; 1 medium, grated carrot; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/4 tsp salt

A comforting tomato soup with a hint of herbs, perfect for those reviewing renewal requirements.

Cuisine: American

Category: Soups

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
1 medium, grated carrot
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 1 medium grated carrot, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 2: Stir in 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juice), 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 fresh thyme sprigs, and 1/2 tsp dried basil. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Remove thyme sprigs and discard. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth (or transfer to a blender in batches).
Step 4: Return soup to low heat and stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1/4 tsp salt. Heat gently for 2 minutes until warmed through but not boiling.
Step 5: Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra fresh thyme.