Creamy Tomato and Cream Cheese Soup Recipe

This creamy tomato and cream cheese soup is a rich and comforting dish that is perfect for a chilly evening. The combination of tomatoes, cream cheese, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying soup that will warm you from the inside out. This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it a great option for a quick and delicious dinner. Serve it with some crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal. Try this creamy tomato and cream cheese soup recipe today and enjoy its deliciousness!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
2. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional minute.
3. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juices), vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 15 minutes.
4. In the meantime, in a separate bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth and well combined.
5. Once the soup has simmered for 15 minutes, remove it from the heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches and blend until smooth.
6. Return the blended soup to the pot. Gradually whisk in the cream cheese and heavy cream mixture until fully incorporated and the soup is creamy.
7. Place the pot back on the stove over low heat and let it warm through for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Spoon the creamy tomato and cream cheese soup into serving bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
9. Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad. Enjoy!

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