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Tomato Soup with Cheesy Crostini

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, tomato soup has become a beloved comfort food across many cultures. Traditionally made with fresh tomatoes, it celebrates the simplicity of ripe produce. In modern cuisine, it is often paired with cheesy crostini, enhancing the flavor and providing a satisfying texture contrast. This dish has found its way into homes worldwide, often adapted with various herbs and spices to suit local tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
28 oz canned tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices bread
1 cup cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

2

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

3

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

4

Add canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, and sugar; bring to a boil

5

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors

6

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender

7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste

8

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)

9

Slice bread and arrange on a baking sheet

10

Top each slice with cheese and bake until golden and bubbly, about 10 minutes

11

Serve the soup hot with cheesy crostini on the side

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Creamy Tomato SoupTomato Bisque
Local Name: Zuppa di Pomodoro con Crostini al Formaggio

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