Description
This Creamy Chunky Tomato Soup is the ultimate comfort food! Made with caramelized onions, garlic, and oregano, it’s a rich and creamy soup with hearty tomato chunks. Perfect for a cozy meal, served with grilled cheese or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (with onion and garlic)
- 3–4 tbsp tomato paste (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and kosher salt, stirring occasionally, and cook until lightly caramelized (about 10-15 minutes).
- Add butter, garlic, and oregano: Stir in the butter, garlic, and oregano, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add cream and tomatoes: Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Then, add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well.
- Simmer: Let the soup simmer on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm with crusty bread or grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort meal.
- Optional: For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup while keeping some chunks intact.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the tomato paste to your preference for thickness and depth of flavor.
- If you prefer a completely smooth soup, you can blend all of it for a velvety texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg