Creamy Tomato Soup – The Coziest Recipe You NEED To TRY!
Have you ever wanted to find the perfect comfort food that is quick and easy to make for those chilly winter evenings? Look no further, moms! This Creamy Tomato Soup recipe is sure to become a family favorite – it’s creamy, delicious, and can be thrown together in minutes. Keep reading if you want an easy way to warm up your kitchen with one seriously cozy meal without having to rely on that red and white canned soup again!
Creamy Tomato Soup
Equipment
- Blender
- Large Soup Pot
Ingredients
- 4 Large Tomatoes (Chopped)
- 1 Medium Onion (Chopped)
- 1 Celery Stalk (Chopped)
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 2½ Tbsp Butter
- 1 Tbsp Flour
- ½ tsp Salt
- 3 Cups Chicken Broth
- ½ tsp Basil
- 1 tsp Parsley
- ¾ Cup Milk
Instructions
- Chop the vegetables and set aside.
- In your large stock pot, melt the butter on medium heat.
- Add the chopped vegetables, cover and simmer for 5 mins.
- Add the garlic and flour and stir for about one min, ensure the flour does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Add the broth to the vegetable mixture and stir until everything is well incorporated.
- Pour vegetable mixture into the blender and blend until smooth.
- Return to the soup pot and turn heat to medium.
- Add in the milk, basil, and parsley and bring to a simmer for 5-10 mins.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Instructions
I have been using this recipe since I was a kid, it was one of those recipes I started making with my grandma and she did not have a recipe, my mind was blown! She made it so often she did not even have one, it was like she was on auto pilot but she knew exactly what to do to to make it perfect every time!
Now I find myself doing the same thing, but it’s so good I had to share it with you guys. Now let’s get to cooking!
- Chop the vegetables and set aside.
- In your large stock pot, melt the butter on medium heat.
- Add the chopped vegetables, cover and simmer for 5 mins.
- Add the garlic and flour and stir for about one min, ensure the flour does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Add the broth to the vegetable mixture and stir until everything is well incorporated.
- Pour vegetable mixture into the blender and blend until smooth.
- Return to the soup pot and turn heat to medium.
- Add in the milk, basil, and parsley and bring to a simmer for 5-10 mins.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
What To Pair With Tomato Soup
My grandma’s Creamy Tomato Soup recipe is a classic that has been handed down through generations. It’s so simple and creamy, it definitely needs a few delicious accompaniments to really bring out its flavor. How could we not bring up a grilled cheese sandwich! They truly are the perfect combination, and it’s a classic. Made with our homemade butter recipe, it’s to-die for!
For an even more decadent meal, fry some crispy bacon and crumble it into the soup – adding a smoky saltiness to your bowl with every spoonful.
Serve this delectable dish with something quick and easy as a side– like simple green salad with our Texas Roadhouse Italian dressing – for an all-round comforting dining experience.
My new favorite is our Easy Oven Roasted Barbecue Chicken. It is so fast to throw in the over and it tastes like you were in the chicken all day! It’s a great protein to pair with this creamy tomato soup!
I always feel like we need to keep the cozy going for dessert, so my family loves it when I make my copycat Starbucks banana bread recipe. It’s a classic and never disappoints!
FAQ
Any “cream of” soup, tomato included, is pureed like a normal soup but then goes through a “creaming” process, wherein cream is added to the mixture. Cream of tomato soup is actually cooked at a much lower temperature than normal tomato soup
When you add baking soda to tomato soup (or sauce, or chili), it neutralizes the acid in the tomatoes. Not only will this make the tomatoes taste less acidic (good news if your tomatoes turned out more sour than you expected), but it also means that you can now add milk to your soup without risking curdling it.
Never boil. Simmer. Boiling your soup is one of the biggest mistakes you can make that can not only result in a thick or overly mushy soup but also take away from the flavors of the dish. When you simmer the soup, it helps cook everything to perfection.
Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoyed this creamy tomato soup recipe from my grandma. This is a great winter dish that will definitely warm you up. Be sure to let me know when you make it for your family! I’m sure they’ll love it as much as we do.
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