Cream of Tomato Soup
A rich, creamy tomato soup made with sweet tomatoes, fresh basil, and a touch of Parmesan.
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Ingredients
- 3 tbspunsalted butter, divided
- 1small to medium onion, chopped
- 1(28 oz) can whole tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 1–2fresh tomatoes, chopped (optional)
- 1 cupchicken broth (or water)
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2bay leaves
- A few whole black peppercorns
- 1small potato, diced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 tspall-purpose flour
- 1/4 cuptiny pasta (or to taste)
- 1/4–1/3 cupheavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
