BEST CREAMY PARMESAN TOMATO SOUP RECIPE

BEST CREAMY PARMESAN TOMATO SOUP RECIPE is loaded with veggies and can be prepared on the stovetop or in the crockpot in minutes. Easy, healthy, and delicious recipe! Do I need to say anything else?

I love soup weather! Especially when I find an easy, delicious soup recipe like this Creamy Tomato Parmesan Soup. The honest truth is, I love soup any time of the year!

It’s an easy way to make a delicious dinner in minutes! I remember eating Campbell’s Tomato soup when I was little and it didn’t do it for me but this is a tomato soup on steroids! You can pair it with a yummy standby grilled cheese or try out our garlic knots!

This soup is ready in less than 30 minutes! Everyone in your family will love it. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak extra veggies into your families diet.

BEST CREAMY PARMESAN TOMATO SOUP RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

8 stalks celery chopped into thirds
8 medium carrots, peeled chopped
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
5-6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 stick of
butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup flour
6 cups chicken broth
2 14 oz. cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 tsp EACH dried parsley, black pepper
pinch red pepper flakes optional
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

GARNISH

freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

BEST CREAMY PARMESAN TOMATO SOUP RECIPE

INSTRUCTIONS

Add celery, carrots, onion, and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely minced (or mince by hand).
Melt butter in oil in a large Dutch oven/soup pot over medium heat. Turn heat to medium-high, add minced vegetables and saute for 4 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth followed by tomatoes and all seasonings. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Add Parmesan cheese and whisk to blend. Stir in the cream and gently simmer an additional 15-20 minutes on low, stirring occasionally. Stir in additional chicken broth or cream to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional).