Quick Creamy Tomato Soup

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Soup 'n Sammy

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (67)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

2 (15-ounce) containers, chicken or vegetable stock/broth (preferred brand: Kitchen Basics)
1 (28-ounce) can concentrated crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
Coarse salt and black pepper
20 leaves fresh basil, cut into chiffonade, for garnish
Soup toppers, for garnish, recipe follows

Directions

Combine broth and tomatoes in a medium saucepan over moderate heat. When soup bubbles, stir in heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Season with a little salt and pepper and simmer gently 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. With an immersion blender, puree soup. Serve bowls of soup with basil chiffonade and floating soup toppers.

Soup Toppers:

4 slices crusty bread, 4 inches across, 1/4-inch thick-slice artisan breads at counter in market
2 cloves cracked fresh garlic, optional
Extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound shredded cheese to compliment your soup: provolone, Asiago, cheddar, Gruyere, Swiss, etc.

Toast bread slices in your toaster until golden. Rub the toasted bread rounds with crushed garlic, if using. Arrange bread on cookie or baking sheet. Drizzle each slice with extra-virgin oil and top with a grind of black pepper and a layer of shredded cheese. Place under hot broiler to melt cheese until toppers are golden brown in color.

Yield: 4 servings Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 1 minute

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Janelle Norcross, GA 01-12-2010
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Kid Friendly!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My kids love tomato soup. The icky canned stuff that has MSG in it. I just can't bring myself to make it for them anymore,... so I began my search for a basic tomato soup recipe that they would eat. They don't want pureed carrots or onions in it and don't want to expand their taste bud horizons with chunks and new flavors. THIS soup is the perfect 'kid friendly' answer - for my kids. Some kids will experiment, but mine just won't with some things. Thanks for a great and easy tomato soup. Read more
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Mary Jo Verona, PA 01-02-2010
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup is excellent!!!! I think you need to use San Marzano they have more flavor than a regular tomato.Next time I am... going to try to use skim milk and add tomato paste just to try to cut back on calories....I'll let you knowRead more
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Julie Quincy, MA 11-04-2009
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Crowd Pleaser
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this three times now - my family keeps asking for it! I do not make the soup toppers but I add some cheese... tortellini (simmer them right in the soup) to make it a complete meal. I also find that (depending on the brand), if the crushed tomatoes are smooth enough you don't even need to use the immersion blender. That does make it nice and smooth and thick -- but no worries if you don't have one. Read more
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celeste upper darby, PA 10-02-2009
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Loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I changed the recipe just a bit and it was fabulous AND so easy - I melted 4 tablespoons of butter, then added minced fresh... garlic and onions - it was looking very watery (which I hate) but once I used the immersion blender it thickened up immediately. I agree with the other reviewers - the toast on top is a must - I used sharp provolone - delicious!Read more
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Kathy Zachary, LA 07-20-2009
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Great!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup was a hit with my family, even the picky eaters. It was so quick and easy to make. I served it up with grated... cheese and garlic croutons. The immersion blender makes all the difference in the world making home made soup. I just got mine, and can't wait for winter, because I'll be making a lot of soups.Read more
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Adam Springfield, OH 06-05-2009
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Great tomato soup!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The first time I made this soup, I didn't make the soup toppers. I served the soup with a grilled cheese with bacon. It made... for a delicious meal. The second time I made the soup, I made the toppers with swiss cheese. It was great! I can't really think of how to improve this recipe; it's simple, basic, and very good.Read more