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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
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
Video
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
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We’ve got the coldest weather headed our way this week, so I’m craving ALL the soup! This tomato spinach version looks fantastic, Mira! I love your fun twist on a classic. Pinned!
This soup looks absolutely delish! So hearty and inviting. I’m excited about using my dried herbs too! Have a ton and I like to use them sooner rather than later. Making soups is about the only cooking I actually “enjoy”. Love the swirl on top. Pretty. I love pretty food!!
I love than you have used canned tomatoes in this, making it a really easy soup to make when you don’t have time to go to the store.
We make a lot of tomato soup in our house, but I have never put spinach in it. Such a good idea.
This is the perfect time for tomato soup! Brrrr, it’s cold this morning. I love that you put pesto in the soup. That sounds delicious, Mira.
This soup looks so silky and delicious. Just a perfect Winter soup.
This soup is a perfect comfort food for a cold winter day! It’s also so nutritious and a great way to get more spinach in your diet. Looks very flavorful, and I love your presentation with the swirls on top!
I am so hungry right now Mira – and it’s all because of this soup! This looks so creamy and delicious! Nothing like a big warm bowl of deliciousness when the weather is frigid!
The temperatures finally dropped here and we received a light dusting of snow yesterday! I think soup is in order for the week! Rich tomato soups are my absolute favorite when I want a warm comforting meal. Your version is one I must try. Love the addition fo spinach. Happy Monday, Mira!
This was definitely a soup kinda weekend! I too made a nice big pot. This looks incredible, Mira…I love the addition of the baby spinach and balsamic!
Mmm… I just love tomato soup on a cold winter day and I love all of the flavors in this dish, it’s definitely not your average bowl of tomato soup. All I need is an ooey gooey grilled cheese sandwich 🙂