Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3-4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 medium carrot (finely chopped)
  • 4 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 heaping cup basil (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp orange juice
  • 1 ⁄4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 28-oz. can whole, peeled whole tomatoes in juice, crushed with hands or potato masher
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • To Garnish
  • Crème fraîche
  • Bacon
  • Chives

Instruction

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. When oil is hot, add onion, garlic, and carrots. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until onions are translucent and carrots are soft. Add in tomato paste and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in the stock, orange juice and zest, crushed tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. When liquid has reduced, transfer to a blender and puree, or use a hand blender to puree. When soup is smooth, fold in the heavy cream.
  • To serve, garnish with chives, bacon, and fresh croutons.