Creamy Tomato and Vegetable Soup

This creamy tomato and vegetable soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with vegetables, including onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, and has a rich tomato flavor. The soup is also creamy and smooth, thanks to the addition of heavy cream.

This recipe for creamy tomato and vegetable soup is based on a classic Italian soup called minestrone. Minestrone is a thick, hearty soup that is typically made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta. This recipe simplifies the traditional minestrone recipe by using only a few vegetables and omitting the beans and pasta. The result is a soup that is still flavorful and hearty, but is also quick and easy to make.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in a regular blender until smooth.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot.

Why It Works

• The combination of tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and garlic creates a rich and flavorful broth.
• The addition of heavy cream gives the soup a creamy and smooth texture.
• The soup is simmered for 20 minutes, which allows the flavors to meld together.