Creamy tomato soup is topped with crispy, cheesy baked mozzarella balls that turn this foodie classic into a melty, cheesy, bowl of YUM!
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Creamy Tomato Soup
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 263kcal
Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
1can(15 oz) tomato sauce(pureed tomatoes)
1can(15 oz) fire roasted tomatoes
1large yellow onion(approx. 2-2.5 cups diced)
1cupvegetable broth
2TBSPgrape seed or olive oil
2clovesgarlic, smashed and minced
2celery stalks(approx. 1/2 cup diced)
10baby carrots, chopped
5-6ozcream cheese(or 1/2-3/4 cup of milk or cream)
1tspsugar
1-2TBSPdried or fresh basilplus extra to garnish
½tspsaltor season to taste
¼tspfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Saute chopped onions, celery, and carrots in 2 TBSP oil until tender.
Once the onions are translucent, add garlic and saute for about a minute or so to bring out the flavor.
Season with salt and pepper.
Next add tomatoes, tomato sauce, cream cheese and broth and let simmer for 25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have shacked up together.
Taste for seasoning and add more salt, pepper, and the sugar, if needed.
Next add your basil. If you're using plain dried basil, start with 1/2 Tbsp and then slowly add more to taste.
Next, puree using an immersion blender until fabulously smooth and bisque-like. You can also blend the soup, in two batches, in your blender or food processor.
Serve piping hot topped with fresh basil and deliciously cheesy mozz balls. You'll have a grand old time dunking your balls in this soup. Enjoy!
Notes
For the step-by-step mozzarella ball recipe, see post below!This sassy soup can also be served with garlic parmesan chickpeas, croutons, or grilled cheese for dunking!For a creamy vibrant bisque (as pictured above) follow recipe as directed. For a redder, tomato-packed soup feel free to add extra pureed tomatoes to the mix.Both are deeelish -- I'll let you decide which one is your fav! Ooh! and if you want a cream-free tomato-basil soup recipe to add to your collection click here.Nutrition Facts below are estimated for this creamy tomato soup using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed if mozzarella balls are added and enjoy!