Creamy Fresh Tomato Soup

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 lb fresh tomatoes (about 4 to 5 medium)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps

  • 1
    In large saucepan, heat 3 quarts water to boiling. With sharp knife, cut shallow X in bottom of each tomato. Add to boiling water, 2 or 3 at a time, for 10 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, remove tomatoes from boiling water; immediately plunge into ice water until cold. Drain. Peel and chop tomatoes.
  • 2
    In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in chopped tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, salt, nutmeg and red pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft. Stir in whipping cream.
  • 3
    In blender or food processor, place 2 1/2 cups tomato mixture. Cover; blend on medium speed 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour mixture into large bowl. Repeat with remaining tomato mixture. Return pureed mixture to saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot. Top each serving with basil.

  • For the best flavor, use fully ripe, juicy tomatoes in this soup.
  • Use a kitchen scissors to cut fresh basil quickly and easily.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
21%
Saturated Fat
6g
32%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
35mg
11%
Sodium
1300mg
54%
Potassium
1070mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
5g
21%
Sugars
15g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
60%
60%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 3 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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