creamy tomato basil & parmesan soup

Name: Creamy Tomato Basil & Parmesan Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 12 large roma tomatoes, blanched; 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 cup(s) white onions, chopped; 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground himalayan sea salt, or more to taste and divided; 3 large cloves garlic, pressed; 2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; 3 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 6 tablespoon(s) fresh basil, chopped plus more for garnish; 1 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh oregano leaves, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns); 2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 3/4 cup(s) 35% heavy cream; croutons, as needed for garnish

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Sep 15, 2020

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

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Two bowls of tomato soup along with grilled cheese sandwiches.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 servings

Ingredients

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

How To Make creamy tomato basil & parmesan soup

Step 1

Cut the blanched tomatoes in half and then half again; set aside.

Step 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.
Step 3

Stir and gently simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking the tomatoes into smaller pieces with the tip of a spoon.
Step 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
Step 5

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