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Creamy Tomato Soup

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (Tuscan Style)

A food science-based tomato soup thickened with roasted bread for a velvety texture. Served with crunchy garlic thyme croutons.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 408
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Tomato Soup
  • 2 lbs Vine Ripened Tomatoes Quartered
  • 70 g French Bread Diced
  • 1/4 lb White Onion Quartered
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon Chicken or Veg Flavor
  • 6 Basil Leaves
  • 1/2 stick Butter
  • Salt To Taste
  • Black Pepper To Taste
Garlic Thyme Croutons
  • 120 g French Bread 1x1 cm Cubed
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 4-6 sprigs Thyme
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roast the Soup Base: On a baking sheet, combine tomatoes, onion, 2 cloves garlic, and the 70g of torn bread. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30-40 minutes.
    Pick Darker Red Tomatoes
  3. Bake Croutons: Toss 120g bread cubes with olive oil, smashed garlic, salt, and thyme. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until crisp.
  4. Blend: Transfer roasted tomato mixture (including the soggy bread) to a blender. Add bouillon, butter, and basil. Blend on high until completely smooth. Remember to taste and adjust seasoning before removing the soup from the blender.
  5. Serve: Pour into bowls and top with garlic thyme croutons, and baby basil leaves.
    Finished Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 7gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 435mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2250IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg

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