Tomato Soup with Puff Pastry Croutons

Tomato soup is believed to have originated in Spain in the 18th century and was introduced to the United States in the late 19th century.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Tomato Soup with Puff Pastry Croutons

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Tomatoes
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• 1 sheet Puff pastry
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Pepper
• 4 leaves Fresh basil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into small squares. Place the squares on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve the tomato soup with puff pastry croutons and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 10g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.