The Best Velvety Tomato Soup

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A creamy, tomato-forward soup that's the best comfort food for chilly evenings, simmered to perfection with fresh herbs. This American soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs ripe tomatoes, yellow onion, and carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dice 1 large yellow onion, 1 medium carrot, and 2 celery stalks into 1/4-inch pieces. Mince 3 garlic cloves and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced vegetables and sauté for 8 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 lbs diced ripe tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until tomatoes break down and the mixture is bubbling gently.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 4 cups chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and blend the soup with an immersion blender until completely smooth. Return to low heat, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and cook for 3 more minutes until heated through and creamy.
  6. Step 6: Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh basil.

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