Halal Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

About this recipe

A rich and flavorful tomato soup with a creamy texture, enhanced by aromatic basil and a hint of paprika. Perfect for a comforting dinner solution.

Ingredients

• 200G Daylesford Organic Unsalted Butter
• 1 Kg Fresh Onion Pack. 1kg - Ofoodi African Store
• 3 X 400G Garofalo Chopped Italian Tomatoes
• 295G Heinz Weight Watchers Tomato Soup
• 2.27L / 4 Pints British Whole Milk 2.27L / 4 Pints
• - Sussex Wholefoods Organic Dried Basil
• 165G Philadelphia Lightest Low Fat Soft Cream Cheese
• - Silver Spoon Granulated Sugar
• - Schwartz Paprika
• 100G Natco Garlic Powder (Jar) 100g

Instructions

1. 1. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. 2. Stir in 2 chopped tomatoes, 2 cups of tomato soup, 1 1/2 cups of milk, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix well.
3. 3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4. Add 1 block (approximately 225 g) of cream cheese to the soup. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth.
5. 5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the soup hot with your choice of bread or crackers for a complete dinner.