Name: Creamy Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth; 4 cups tomato, ripe, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 0.33 cup sweet onion, coarsely chopped; 0.5 cup celery, coarsely chopped; 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar; 0.5 cup light cream; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, optional; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Ready in: 50 mins

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients: 9

This creamy tomato soup is a simple stovetop version made with ripe tomatoes, broth, and a small amount of light cream. A short simmer softens the vegetables before blending, giving the soup a smooth body while keeping the tomato flavor fresh.

Ingredients

2	cups chicken broth
4	cups tomato, ripe, peeled, seeded, and chopped
¹⁄₃	cup sweet onion, coarsely chopped
¹⁄₂	cup celery, coarsely chopped
¹⁄₂	teaspoon granulated sugar
¹⁄₂	cup light cream
1	tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, optional
•	salt, to taste
•	black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Instructions

1.	Combine the chicken broth, tomatoes, onion, celery, and sugar in a large saucepan.
2.	Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
3.	Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, until the tomatoes, onion, and celery are very tender.
4.	Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, or leave it slightly chunky if preferred.
5.	Stir in the light cream and warm the soup over low heat without boiling.
6.	Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the basil just before serving.