Quick Creamy Tomato Soup

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The name says it all, this soup is so easy to make and creamy. It turned out great! It is very basic, so it's easy to customize. I added some chopped onion and garlic. I also added a pinch of red pepper flakes and a little granulated sugar to cut down on the bitterness of the tomatoes. Rather than garnish with the basil, I put some in the soup while it cooked, then the rest in right before I blended it. I also used fat free half and half in place of the heavy cream to cut out some of the calories, and it still turned out thick and creamy once it was blended up. This recipe is definitely a keeper for me because even my husband and kids liked it. I topped it with shredded smoked gouda and served it with veggie panini's; it made a great meal for our meatless night. I think I'm going to make another batch once the leftovers are gone just to freeze so I have it ready to go for another day.

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I needed something quick and easy...this was it! I followed the soup much as suggested, except I used my home-canned tomatoes. I added a little garlic pepper, and had to substitute milk, butter, and flour for the heavy cream which I didn't have on hand. Garnished with fresh grated cheddar cheese and fresh basil. Served with a simple salad and slices of warm, multi grain bread. Wonderful!

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I'm pretty picky about tomato soup. I have a recipe that I make every year with fresh tomatoes from the garden when in season. But tonight I didn't want to cook anything and didnt have much to choose from. Decided to make this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised! I followed the recipe pretty exactly. The only changes I did was two cloves of garlic in a little olive oil cooked for one minute before adding tomatoes and broth. I blended most of the basil in the soup and reserved a little for garnish. Oh, a little secret I learned a long time ago is to add a little sugar to tomatoes. I used 1/2 a teaspoon in this recipe and it was perfect. Be sure to salt and pepper to taste at the end. This was very good would make again if tomatoes are not in season.

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As written it's very bland so here's what I did based on other reviews & my own ideas. And I had a lot of people to feed so I doubled the above ingredients.

Sautee'd 1/2 large onion diced small w/ 3 cloves chopped garlic in 3T butter. When softened deglazed pan w/ 2T of brandy. Added the stock & tomatoes. I used Muir Glen fire roasted tomatoes. Add 1 sm can of tomato paste. Bring to boil & then simmer 20 min. Add cream (I did use half & half & palmful of fresh chopped basil. Bring back to simmer - 10 min & then puree till smooth w/ immersion blender. Add kosher salt & fresh black pepper to taste. If you can let it sit for a half hour or so the flavors come together better. I had sour cream, fresh shaved parm & more fresh basil for toppers. Served w/ grilled cheese made w/ german rye bread, filled w/ marbled cheddar, provolone, & american.
Everyone thought the soup was fabulous. So again, I agree with others, recipe as written is a good basic start but play it up to make it your own.

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This basic recipe can be worked into wonderful. It really depends on your taste. If you add some salt to sour cream then put a spoon full in the middle of the bowl of soup then some basil, a few crumbled up croutons and well I added some heat and then some grated parmesan to finish. Thats my taste and it was so good. Thanks Rachael.

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I love this recipe...so basic and so quick...my only changes are a can of diced tomatoes in addition to the crushed,Chopped fresh basil added with the cream (and prior to blending, 2 tablespoons of butter (just before blend and I add salt and pepper throughout as the favors develop...with a gruyere and sharp cheddar grilled cheese on sourdough...a huge chunk of family paradise! Thanks Rachel...delish!

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Awesome for a quick but tasty tomato soup. My husband said it's better than Panera Bread's and the best one i've made! I added a cup of V8 for some extra flavor and lessened the cream by a 1/4 cup. I could not find "concentrated" crushed tomatoes at my grocery store so I just got the can that said crushed tomatoes and it seemed to work fine? Served it with toasted artisan bread slices that I topped with some basil pesto, grated parmesan and shredded mozzerella cheese.. YUMMY!

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EXCELLENT!!! I added some garlic and a little more cream and peppered the heck out of this. It goes PERFECT with grilled cheese sandwiches!! What a tasty winter time meal!!!!

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I agree... I added a can of tomato paste to deepen the tomato flavor. Delicious and simple. I would add croutons.

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Very tasty, but I used Italian Sauce instead of crushed tomatoes, and I think that made a difference, because it had just enough flavor. I love it!