Creamy Tomato Soup

Submitted by *Parsley*

"Easy to make and beats the canned tomato soup."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small sweet onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon cilantro (optional)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• salt, as needed to taste
• 1 -2 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled, for garnish (optional)

directions

1. In a large soup pot, over medium heat, melt butter; add onion, celery, and saute in butter until softened (about 5 minutes). Add tomatoes (un-drained), basil and cilantro; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
2. *At this point puree or partially puree, if desired, or don't puree at all.*.
3. Add broth and cream cheese and pepper; salt to taste; heat through.
4. Serve with crumbled bacon on top if desired.

Reviews

[LonghornMama]

We loved this soup! I don't know why anyone would eat soul from a can when this is so easy and delicious. I make tomato soup often, and loved this creamy variation made with reduced fat cream cheese. I did purée the soup with a stick blender while in the pot. Served as an easy dinner with baked grilled cheese sandwiches and crudités. I'm just sorry I didn't double the recipe since the leftovers freeze really well. Skipped the bacon on top but that would be fantastic, too. Thanks for sharing the recipe!