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Creamy Thermos-Ready Tomato Soup Perfect for Cozy School Lunches

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A creamy, comforting tomato soup designed to stay warm and delicious in a thermos for school lunches. Made with fresh tomatoes, cream, and a touch of smoked paprika for a smooth, cozy flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) fresh tomatoes, ripe and juicy (Roma or vine-ripened)
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups (480ml) vegetable or chicken broth, low sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Wash tomatoes. For smoother soup, blanch and peel by scoring an ‘X’ on the bottom, dunking in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transferring to ice water. Peel skins and roughly chop. Chopping without peeling is fine if short on time.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in a large pot. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes, smoked paprika, and sugar. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and soup thickens slightly.
  4. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to reduce and intensify flavor.
  5. Remove pot from heat and blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender in batches.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, and add chopped basil if using. Warm gently on low heat for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
  7. Pour soup into a preheated thermos (preheat by filling with hot water for 5 minutes, then empty). Seal tightly to keep warm for school lunch.

Notes

Preheat the thermos with hot water before filling to keep soup warm longer. Stir in a splash of hot water or broth at lunchtime if soup thickens. Do not boil after adding cream to prevent curdling. Butter adds silkiness and richness. For dairy-free, substitute cream with coconut or cashew cream and butter with olive oil.

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