Better-Than-Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup

Better-Than-Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup

Tomato soup made with fire-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil is a perfect accompaniment to grilled cheese.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
325 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat butter and olive oil together in a large pot over medium heat; saute onion and carrot until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Stir crushed tomatoes, tomato juice, and diced tomatoes into onion mixture; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, stir sugar into tomato mixture, and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add cream and simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add basil to soup and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Serve chunky or puree with an immersion blender.
Better-Than-Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup
Better-Than-Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (28 ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, partially drained
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, roughly chopped, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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