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Nordstrom Tomato Basil Soup

Nordstrom Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (28 oz) cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  2. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices, broth, dried basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Break up tomatoes with a spoon.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese and blend with an immersion blender until smooth and no white streaks remain.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and fresh basil by hand. Ladle into bowls and top with extra basil and black pepper.

Notes

The soup will thicken as it cools and sits. Reheat with a splash of broth or water to loosen it. If you skip the cream cheese, the soup will be tangier and thinner, but still delicious.