Panera Bread Tomato Soup Copycat
A comforting and creamy tomato soup inspired by the beloved Panera Bread version, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Croutons for topping
- Grated cheese for topping
Instructions
- Heat the Base: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
- Combine the Flavors: Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper into the pot. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer and Stir: Allow the soup to cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend Until Smooth: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it reaches a velvety consistency.
- Cream It Up: Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream.
- Serve with Love: Serve the soup warm, topped with croutons and grated cheese.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg