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Creamy Tomato And Spinach Soup – made with canned tomatoes, fresh spinach and herbs, garlic and a splash of cream. Comes together in less than an hour and it is perfect for fall and winter.
Cold weather means it is time for some homemade soup.
I’ve mentioned many times that tomato soup is one of my favorites.
I love making soup with fresh tomatoes but, unfortunately they are not in season in the fall and winter. This is when canned tomatoes come in use. Thanks to them, making tomato soup from scratch is so easy!
This creamy tomato and spinach soup is a family favorite and I make it very often. The ultimate comfort food for a relaxing weeknight.
I also use pesto and dried herbs, so don’t worry if you don’t have fresh basil and thyme. This recipe is perfect for the winter.
In soups like this one, I usually like to add some sugar or balsamic vinegar to balance the acidity from the tomatoes. It makes the soup taste just perfect!
I used fresh baby spinach, which is added at the end and cooked for just 5 minutes. Adding spinach is optional, but I love how well it pairs with the tomatoes.
This creamy tomato and spinach soup tastes best when served with grilled cheese sandwiches.
Hope you get to try it!
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Creamy Tomato And Spinach Soup
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Ingredients
- 2 14.5 oz cans of tomatoes, (I used San Marzano)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, , chopped
- 3 garlic cloves pressed
- 1 medium carrot, , chopped
- 1 tbsp pesto sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach packed
- chopped parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- In a deep saucepan cook onion in 2 tbsp of oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Add carrot and garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add canned tomatoes, chicken stock, pesto, balsamic vinegar, thyme, salt pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer soup to a blender (in batches) and blend until smooth.
- Pour soup back in the saucepan and add cream. Stir until combined. Add spinach and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Serve warm. Garnish with parsley and drizzle with oil or heavy cream.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I LOVE soup weather and I am seriously loving this jazzed up tomato soup! You are right, spinach pairs with tomatoes deliciously and I can just imagine how delicious this soup tastes! Definitely adding this to our soup night rotation! Pinned! Cheers, Mira! <3
Soup weather is the best- I’m currently wrapped up in my duvet in bed after eating dinner and I feel so cozy 🙂 Your creamy soup sounds amazing!
It’s so cold here, I really need this gorgeous bowl of soup! looks amazing Mira!
It’s been so cold here this week and a big bowl of this gorgeous soup is just what we need to warm up! Love the spinach in here!
There’s nothing I love more than a creamy tomato soup. Love the addition of carrot too! This looks gorgeous Mira! So comforting and full of flavour!
Mmmm, no doubt, Mira, tomato soup is one of my favorites and there are so many variations on it too! I love your addition of a carrot and a bit of creme to make it even richer. I’m ready for a bowl of this and grilled cheese. So good! Thank you for this my dear!
Yummy! This tomato soup looks so delicious and creamy, Mira! It’s freezing outside, so this would be absolutely perfect! I love that you added spinach. 🙂
This soup looks so delicious and beautiful, I’ve been on a soup kick lately and this one is going on my soup list.