Copycat Panera Tomato Soup Recipe – Creamy, Tangy & Delicious
This Copycat Panera Tomato Soup is creamy, rich, and full of flavor from San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil. It’s quick, easy, and perfect with a grilled cheese sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 (28 oz) cans San Marzano peeled tomatoes, do not drain
- 1 cup chicken stock, or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, or half and half
- 8 large fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese, optional
- Croutons, optional garnish
Instructions
1. In a heavy bottomed pot (like a Dutch oven), heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add onion and cook, stirring as needed, until translucent, about 8 minutes.
2. Add San Marzano peeled tomatoes (juice and all), chicken stock, and sugar. Bring to a low simmer. Cook uncovered for 12 minutes or until it has thickened.
3. Add the heavy cream, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Using an immersion blender (or carefully transfer soup to a blender), purée soup until there are no large chunks left. If using a regular blender, be cautious of hot splatters and cover with a kitchen towel or let the soup cool slightly first.
5. Stir in parmesan cheese and serve topped with croutons, if desired.
Notes
Storage: Let the soup cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Cool completely and freeze in containers or bags, leaving space for expansion. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat: Warm on the stovetop over medium heat until hot, or microwave in a covered dish, stirring halfway through.
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