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Grilled cheese sandwich with melting cheese on golden bread, paired with a bowl of vibrant tomato soup garnished with fresh parsley.

Tomato Mascarpone Soup

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tomato soup, soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Laureen King
Homemade Tomato Mascarpone Soup is creamy, rich in flavour and so easy to make!
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¾ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 can whole tomatoes 28 oz size
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 cups chicken broth vegetable broth can also be used
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup Mascarpone cheese

Instructions

  • In large skillet melt butter and olive oil.
  • Add onions and garlic. Cook over medium heat until onions are golden brown (about 10-12 minutes).
  • Add the tomato paste, thyme and basil, cook for additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes with the juice, sugar, chicken broth and pepper.
  • Season with salt as needed. Saltiness of broth and tomatoes vary, so salt to taste.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Using an immersion blender puree the soup. If you like a really smooth soup, strain through a sieve.
  • Stir in the mascarpone cheese. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes
  • Serve warm with a grilled cheese sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg