ITALIAN-STYLE CREAMY TOMATO SOUP

Italian-Style Creamy Tomato Soup image

Provided by bobswagman

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 small onion, grated
4 garlic cloves, mashed and minced
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

Pour olive oil in Dutch oven and on medium-high heat cook onions for 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 40 more seconds until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, heavy cream, and stir together. Let simmer for 30 minutes - 2 hours. Add basil, salt, and pepper, and stir until wilted. Pour into soup bowls with parmesan cheese to top (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.8, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 207.6, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.1