Italian tomato soup recipe

Easy

25m

Italian tomato soup recipe

Sweet vine-ripened flavor is the focus in this luscious and satisfying Italian tomato soup that celebrates the richness of long summer days.

Ingredients

4 people

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 leaf bay
  • 1 medium leek, very thinly sliced
  • 700 g Mutti Tomato Puree
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy or light cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, plus additional for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • crispy focaccia croutons

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Method

  • 1

    Slice and thoroughly wash leek to remove all sand and dirt.

  • 2

    Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add bay leaf and leek and cook slowly until leek is until golden, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

  • 3

    Add Mutti® Tomato Puree and butter and bring to a simmer, stirring to melt butter. Remove from heat and stir in cream and basil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

  • 4

    Serve this Italian tomato soup recipe with leek in espresso cups or small tumblers, garnished with additional chopped basil, Parmigiano Reggiano and crispy croutons.

Simple ingredients, rich Italian flavour

This Italian tomato soup turns a handful of classic ingredients into a smooth, comforting dish. Gently cooked leek, fresh basil, cream and Parmigiano Reggiano complement the tomato without overpowering it, keeping the flavour clean and balanced.

Mutti Passata at the heart of the soup

Mutti Passata gives the soup its naturally smooth texture and rich tomato character. Because the tomatoes are already finely puréed, there is no need to blend the soup, making this an especially simple easy tomato soup for busy days.

Creamy without losing the tomato flavour

Butter and cream give this creamy tomato soup a velvety finish, while fresh basil adds an aromatic note. The richness remains balanced by the bright flavour of the tomato, creating a soup that feels indulgent without becoming too heavy.

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