Easy Creamy Tomato Soup

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Thick rich and full of tomato flavor, and takes only minutes to make --- use good quality Italian canned crushed tomatoes for this, it really makes a taste difference, I also like to add in about 15 minced fresh basil leaves :)"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (to taste) (optional)
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2-1 teaspoon white salt
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 -2 teaspoon sugar
• 3⁄4 - 1 cup whipping cream, unwhipped
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
• crouton (optional)

directions

1. In a large saucepan bring the crushed tomatoes, chili flakes, broth and seasoned salt to a boil over medium heat.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes stirring occasionally.
3. Add in sugar, cream and butter; cook until butter is melted and all is combined.
4. Season with black pepper to taste.
5. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with croutons.

Reviews

[Diana 2]

This should have a new name....Easy Creamy Gourmet Tomato Soup. Need I say any more? I used Italian Style canned tomatoes, as that's what was in the cupboard. I'll be making this often. Thanks Kitten, for another fantastic recipe.

 

[Queen Roachie]

Kitten's recipes rock... This one was no exception. Quick, easy, and tasty. I followed Diana #2 and used the Italian style tomatoes I already had. I also used half and half rather than heavy cream, and cut back on the butter to just a few tablespoons, rather than a whole stick. Delish. Served with beer bread. This makes a lot of soup, but seems like it would freeze well if needed. Thanks for sharing!

 

[noway]

Wow, this was absolutely incredible! I will never go back to the canned stuff again. The fresh basil added a lot to the soup, but I didn't add the butter. I tasted it after adding the cream and felt it was perfect as is. Thanks for another wonderful recipe!

 

[Kathy]

Simple and Fast! It's snowy and cold outside today, and this is perfect to warm up after shoveling snow. Just the right balance of seasonings. To serve, I added a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.