Best Cream Of Tomato Soup With Mint Recipes

CREAM OF FRESH TOMATO SOUP

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Savor Ina Garten's pureed Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network using fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, rich cream and fresh basil.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (2 onions)
2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped (5 large)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves, plus julienned basil leaves, for garnish
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
Croutons, for garnish

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute for about 10 minutes, until very tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, basil, chicken stock, salt, and pepper and stir well. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are very tender.
Add the cream to the soup and process it through a food mill into a bowl, discarding only the dry pulp that's left. Reheat the soup over low heat just until hot and serve with julienned basil leaves and/or croutons.

THE BEST EVER TOMATO SOUP

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Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this tomato soup recipe is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. You can't beat this homemade version of the classic. - Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
1 container (32 ounces) chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream, optional
Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

In a 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil, butter and pepper flakes over medium heat until butter is melted. Add carrots and onion; cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and dried basil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to let flavors blend, 20-25 minutes. , Remove pan from heat. Using a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. If desired, slowly stir in heavy cream, stirring continuously to incorporate; return to stove to heat through. Top servings with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP

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This is one of the best recipes I have because it can be put together in no time. When tomato season is here, you'll find me making this pretty and pleasing soup often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, basil, thyme and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine flour and 3/4 cup broth; form a smooth paste; gradually stir into tomato mixture with remaining broth. , Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in cream; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAMY TOMATO MINT SOUP

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Although tomatoes and aromatic herbs always complement each other, tender sprigs of fresh mint seem to have a special affinity for tomatoes. In this soup the mint is a sprightly highlight that serves as a refreshing foil to the richness of the cream. Other fresh herbs, such as thyme or basil, can be substituted and the soup will still be very tasty, but you really owe it to yourself to make this recipe with mint at least once. As for the tomatoes, if it's summertime choose the ripest, freshest ones you can find (a pinch of sugar will bring out their natural sweetness); at other times of the year canned will do just fine. Serve with a basket of hot garlic bread and a tossed vegetable salad.

Provided by David Waltuck

Yield Serves 8 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 cups peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped fresh ripe tomatoes (4 to 5 pounds) or 4 cups canned whole plum tomatoes with their juice (two 28-ounce cans)
8 cups Chicken Stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 small (about 2 ounces) bunch fresh mint leaves, very coarsely chopped, stems discarded
2 cups heavy (or whipping) cream
Coarse (kosher) salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of sugar (optional)

Steps:

1. Melt the butter in a medium-large, non reactive stockpot over low heat. Add the onion and garlic and sweat, stirring occasionally, until translucent but not browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture develops a nutty aroma, about 10 minutes. Be careful not to let the flour brown.
3. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon if they're canned. Add the stock, tomato paste, and mint and increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are very soft, about 30 minutes.
4. Pour the soup into a colander set over a second pot. Pass the tomatoes through a food mill and return them to the stock in a pot. Stir to blend the soup.
5. Whisk in the cream, then simmer, uncovered, whisking frequently, until the soup is well flavored and slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar to highlight the sweetness of the tomatoes, if desired. Serve piping hot.