Main Courses

Creamy Tomato Soup

This is my version of the classic, cozy tomato soup, and it is always a hit.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (minced)
• 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
• Pinch of hot chili flakes
• 2 medium carrots (chopped)
• 1 large can of whole peeled tomatoes (28 oz = about 800 ml)
• 2 cups (5 dl) vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 can cannellini/white beans
• 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme (or two teaspoons of dried thyme)
• 4 oz (100 gram) cream cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion in the oil for a couple of minutes.
2. Add garlic, chili flakes, and carrots. Continue to cook until onion is see-through and carrots start to soften.
3. Add tomatoes, broth, balsamic vinegar, white beans, and thyme.
4. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Take off heat and stir in cream cheese. Blend with an immersion blender, or in your blender (be careful so that you don’t burn yourself!).
5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with delicious bread, or perhaps a grilled cheese sandwich.