CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP WITH PESTO

Cream of Tomato Soup with Pesto image

Quick and creamy tomato soup with pesto. You can spice this up with hot sauce or chile oil if you like it hot.

Provided by DASKDS

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

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
1 cup half-and-half cream
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons basil pesto

Steps:

Pour chicken broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by about 1/3.
Pour in both cans of the tomatoes, and return to a simmer. Pour in the half-and-half, and turn heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Puree in batches in a blender, or use an immersion blender in the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, and swirl in a spoonful of pesto before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1209.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g