Copycat Panera Bread Creamy Tomato Soup

Copycat Panera Bread Creamy Tomato Soup

A richer and more flavorful version of the classic Panera soup, using roasted tomatoes and a touch of balsamic vinegar.
Total Time
60
Yield
6
Calories
250 cal
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Italian-American
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What You'll Need

Equipment: Baking sheet, Large pot or Dutch oven, Immersion blender or regular blender Shop these items →
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss Roma Tomatoes with Olive Oil, Salt, and Black Pepper. Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until softened and slightly caramelized.
  2. While tomatoes roast, melt Butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Add Yellow Onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add Garlic cloves and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Add Tomato Paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Pour in Chicken Broth and bring to a simmer.
  7. Add roasted tomatoes, Balsamic Vinegar, Sugar, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, and Black Pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and carefully blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, let cool slightly and blend in batches in a regular blender.
  9. Stir in Heavy Cream until well combined. Heat through gently, but do not boil.
  10. Serve hot and enjoy!

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