PANERA CREAMY TOMATO SOUP COPYCAT RECIPE RECIPE - (3.9/5)

PANERA CREAMY TOMATO SOUP COPYCAT RECIPE Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by á-48726

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 (28 oz) cans San Marzano peeled tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
1/4 cup half and half
8 large fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a heavy bottomed pot (or dutch oven), heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds - until fragrant. Add onion and cook, stirring as needed, until translucent - about 8 minutes. Add San Marzano peeled tomatoes (juice and all), and chicken stock. Bring to a low simmer. Cook uncovered, for 12 minutes or until it has thickened. Add the half and half, basil, oregano and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Using an immersion blender (or carefully transfer soup to a blender), puree soup until there are no large chunks left. Serve immediately with a grilled cheese or hunk of warm french bread! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Recipe Note: I really like San Marzano canned tomatoes, especially for this recipe. I buy the Cento brand and can find it every where from Walmart to Publix.