Lunche for 6

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 lb ripe roma tomatoes; 1 1/2 heads garlic; 3 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 tsp salt (optional); 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar (optional); 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil (optional); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 4 oz asiago cheese; fresh croutons (optional)

$9.33for 4110 minServes 6

Roast tomatoes and garlic, then simmer them with broth, cream, basil, and Asiago for a smooth, rich soup.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Fresh tomatoes, 3 lb$1.99/lb typical	3 lb	$5.97Typical price
	Garlic, 1.5$0.75 each typical	1.5	$1.13Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical	28 oz	$2.24Typical price
	Broth, 15 oz$0.07/oz typical	15 oz	$1.02Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Swiss, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.00

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

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110 minstart to table
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6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.33 per serving$9.33 for 4

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Ingredients

3 lb ripe roma tomatoes
1 1/2 heads garlic
3 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 oz asiago cheese
fresh croutons (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F.
Arrange tomatoes and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet, coat with 2 tablespoons oil, and roast for 35 minutes.
Cook chopped onion in a large pot with the remaining oil over medium heat for 8 minutes.
Add roasted tomatoes, garlic, crushed tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper, then simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
Blend the soup until smooth, stir in cream and basil, and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Stir in grated Asiago and cook for 2 minutes before serving.