Best Test Kitchens Favorite Tomato Soup Recipes

TEST KITCHEN'S FAVORITE TOMATO SOUP

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No cream here! A butter-and-flour roux is the secret to this lush, velvety tomato soup. Gild with fresh basil, cracked black pepper, and a drizzle of your best olive oil. Serve alongside our Test Kitchen's Favorite Grilled Cheese for the ultimate comforting meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, chopped (2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in juice
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 basil sprigs, plus more leaves, sliced if large, for serving

Steps:

Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium-high. When butter melts, add onion, garlic, and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring often, until soft and golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and juice, broth, and basil sprigs. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tomatoes are very soft and breaking down, about 20 minutes. Discard basil sprigs and let cool slightly.
Working in batches, puree soup in a blender until smooth; return to saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, rewarm over medium-low heat, divide among bowls, and top with basil leaves, a drizzle of oil, and more black pepper.

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