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Ina Garten Tomato Soup

Easy Ina Garten Tomato Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads, optional
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh basil or extra cream, for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5-7 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  2. If using saffron, steep it in 1/4 cup of the warm chicken stock for 5 minutes.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, remaining stock, saffron mixture, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in cream, and blend until smooth. Ladle into bowls and top with basil or a drizzle of cream.

Notes

For an extra-silky texture, strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve after blending to catch any tiny tomato seeds or bits of onion. If you’re making the soup ahead, it will thicken as it sits — just thin it with a splash of stock when you reheat.