Best Creamy Tomato Gorgonzola Soup With Basil Lower Calorie Recipes

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TOMATO GORGONZOLA SOUP



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This is a very forgiving recipe. Don't worry if you have to modify the amounts or substitute a little. Try it with fresh tomatoes and basil in the summer! Serve in bowls or scoop out 8 inch round loaves of bread to make bread bowls.

Provided by Jess

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ large red onion, diced
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups tomato juice
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Add the cheeses, cream, and milk; heat mixture until cheeses melt and the mixture is simmering.
  • Stir in the tomatoes (including their liquid), tomato juice, basil, sugar, and pepper. Continue to simmer mixture for 15 to 20 minutes while stirring constantly. Do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 592.6 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

CREAM OF TOMATO GORGONZOLA SOUP



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Make a simple soup into something wonderful! Serve alone or as a side. Great with Italian baked chicken and salad, or with a grilled cheese sandwich.

Provided by Michelle Reckard

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (26 ounce) can tomato soup
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
½ cup water
1 cup milk
4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Combine the tomato soup, diced tomatoes, water, and milk in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in Gorgonzola cheese, garlic, basil, and onion powder. Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1147.9 mg, Sugar 17 g

CREAMY TOMATO-GORGONZOLA SOUP



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I am not a tomato soup fan but this is really great and very easy. The recipe is from Cafe Gondolier with some subtle changes.

Provided by A.M. Collins

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces canned diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 cup low-sodium tomato juice
4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried basil
ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a sauce pan.
  • Add onions, garlic and bell pepper.
  • Saute over medium high heat until onion is translucent, about 3 to four minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add cream, Gorgonzola and cream cheese, breaking cream cheese apart with a wooden spoon as you add it to the pot.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Add tomatoes and juices, tomato juice and other ingredients.
  • Bring to simmer again, stirring CONSTANTLY, for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve with fresh ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 1363.1, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.5, Protein 10.9

TOMATO GORGONZOLA SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large yellow onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ounces (1/4 cup) cognac
1 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 35 -ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed, juices reserved
2 3/4 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese, plus more for garnish
2/3 cup fresh basil, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the cognac and scrape the pan with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits.
  • Add the potatoes and broth to the stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices, cream, gorgonzola and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Using an immersion blender, or in batches in a blender, puree until smooth. Add the vinegar and serve in warm bowls with more basil and gorgonzola.

RICH AND CREAMY TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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The secret to the richness of this soup is to use real butter, fresh basil leaves, and heavy cream. Please do not substitute, or you will not have the same high quality end result.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and diced
4 cups tomato juice
14 leaves fresh basil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes and juice in a stock pot over medium heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the tomato mixture along with the basil leaves, and return the puree to the stock pot.
  • Place the pot over medium heat, and stir in the heavy cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 142.5 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 28.3 g, Sodium 216.6 mg, Sugar 12 g

TOMATO & GORGONZOLA SOUP



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From The Oregonian's FOODday section. Quick and easy to put together. I made it for a group of friends and they really enjoyed it.

Provided by Jean R

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup carrot, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
28 ounces canned tomatoes, chopped and undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot saute the onion, celery and carrot in the oil until the onion is soft, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and saute briefly, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices, tomato paste, water, basil and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until carrots are tender.
  • Remove from the heat, add the gorgonzola, cover and let sit for 3 minutes, stir to blend. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 724.7, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 8.4

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