Nordstrom Cafe's Tomato Basil Soup
This iconic soup is a customer favorite at Nordstrom Cafe.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped (about 8 oz.)
- 1 c carrots, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 56 oz. San Marzano or Italian Style plum tomatoes in juice
- 1 quart vegetable stock
- 16 oz. heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 oz fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onion and carrots. Let cook 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften and start to caramelize.
- Add salt, pepper and dried basil. Stir and let cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and broth. Cook 20-25 minutes on a low simmer.
- Add cream and cook 5 more minutes.
- After cream has cooked for 5 minutes, add fresh basil and puree soup with an immersion or regular blender. Make sure soup is completely pureed.
- Serve in bowls with additional fresh basil for garnish.