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Soups » Creamy Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese

Creamy Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese

by Lynne Webb on October 10, 2011 (Updated September 13, 2021) // 4 Comments

Cream of tomato soup gets a makeover in this quick, easy recipe that uses tangy goat cheese and fragrant basil to make a flavorful variation on an old favorite.
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Creamy Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese

This simple tomato soup is richly satisfying yet delicately flavored. The tangy goat cheese, toasty pine nuts and fresh basil retain their individual flavors and complement the rich tomato flavor at the same time. A slice of broiled tomato topped with an additional bit of goat cheese and a sprig of raw basil adds a fresh note and makes an attractive garnish.

Creamy Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese

Creamy Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese

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Cream of tomato soup gets a makeover in this quick, easy recipe that uses tangy goat cheese and fragrant basil to make a flavorful variation on an old favorite.
Yield: 4 -1/2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time : 20 minutes mins
Total Time : 30 minutes mins
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 can, 28-ounce diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 6 large fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, optional
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Optional garnish (see recipe notes)

  • Broiled tomato slices
  • Crumbled goat cheese
  • Basil sprigs

Instructions 

  • Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent and the garlic tender, but not browned. Add the salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
  • Add the tomatoes, along with their liquid and bring the mixture to a slow simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the milk and goat cheese and continue cooking until the cheese has melted. Add the basil and stir until wilted.
  • Using a hand-held immersion blender (or conventional blender), purée the mixture until smooth. Add the water to thin slightly if desired, stir in the pine nuts and keep warm until served.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Notes:

To make the garnish, preheat the broiler. Slice 1 or 2 medium tomatoes into 3/8-inch thick slices (you’ll need one slice for each serving). Arrange them in a single layer on a foil-lined broiler pan.
Drizzle each slice with a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Broil 2 inches from the heat until lightly browned and soft (watch them carefully). Remove from the broiler and top each with 1 teaspoon of goat cheese. Return to the broiler for 1 minute.
Float one cheese-topped slice of tomato in each bowl of soup, garnish with a fresh basil sprig and serve.
Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.

Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Soups
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Cuisine: American

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Comments

  1. Tryingoutrecipes says

    November 21, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    This was so over-the-top goat cheese tasting. What did I do wrong?!

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    • Lynne Webb says

      November 22, 2011 at 10:45 am

      Hi –
      I don’t think you did anything wrong. The right balance of flavor between the goat cheese and tomato is purely a matter of taste. We intended for this recipe to have a hearty goat cheese flavor, but you may prefer something more subtle. You also may have had a slightly stronger cheese than we did. If you have some of the soup left, try adding some extra tomato puree to adjust it to your liking. Thanks!

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  2. Roz says

    October 10, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    I LOVE your recipes. Thanks for sending them. Everything I have tried as been wonderful.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      October 11, 2011 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks so much – we’re so glad you enjoy them!

      Reply

Hi there! We’re Lynne & Erika, seasoned home cooks and recipe creators here at My Gourmet Connection. Our aim is to bring variety and new flavors to your everyday meals and we’ve got hundreds of recipes for you to explore. Welcome!

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