Copycat Panera Tomato Soup

Name: Copycat Panera Tomato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained, such as San Marzano; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; Salad croutons, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

Recreate the comfort of Panera tomato soup with our easy 30-minute copycat recipe.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained, such as San Marzano
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Salad croutons, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, broth, basil, sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until tomatoes and onion are tender.
Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add cream; cook and stir until heated through. If desired, garnish with croutons and additional basil and heavy cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 162 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.