Description
Creamy Tomato Bean Soup is a warm and comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of tomatoes and beans, creating a creamy texture that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Roma tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cantanzaro herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for drizzling
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Thyme sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the quartered Roma tomatoes and sliced red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the Cantanzaro herbs and granulated garlic. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add the drained cannellini beans and tomato paste. Mix well, then pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10-15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat for another 2-3 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with additional heavy cream. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
- Serve hot and enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by varying the amount of broth.
- Experiment with different herbs for added flavor.
- Make a big batch and store it for later enjoyment.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Bean Soup, Tomato Soup, Bean Soup, Comfort Food