Creamy Tomato Soup

Adapted by Kyle Libramonte
Prep Time: 10 m. • Cook Time: 1 h.
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients:
- 2 Yellow Onions, finely chopped (3 cups)
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 56 oz can Crushed Tomatoes (or two 28‑oz cans, preferably San Marzano)
- 2 cups Chicken (or vegetable) Stock
- ¼ cup Fresh Chopped Basil (plus extra for garnish)
- ⅓ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (plus extra for serving)
- 4 Tbsp Butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- ½ cup Heavy Cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar (to balance acidity)
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Set your Claypot Oven to Sear/Sauté High. Add butter (or oil), then onions. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes (with juices), stock, basil, sugar, and pepper. Stir well.
- Switch to Slow Cook Low and cook for 1 hour.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender directly in the pot (carefully—it’s hot!), or transfer in batches to a regular blender. Blend until silky smooth. Return soup to pot (if using blender method).
- Set to Sear/Sauté Low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until fully melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust salt, sugar, and pepper as needed.
- Ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve with grilled cheese if you're feeling cozy.

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