The Famous Nordstrom Tomato Soup with Garlic Butter Crostini
The Famous Nordstrom Tomato Soup with Garlic Butter Crostini
Ingredients
For the Famous Nordstrom Tomato Soup
- 1 white onion, medium, diced
- 2 carrots, medium, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes, 28 ounce, undrained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Garlic Butter Crostini
- 1 baguette, about 12 inches long, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, optional, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for the crostini.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the garlic butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the baguette slices on the prepared baking sheet. Generously spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over one side of each baguette slice. If desired, sprinkle with a pinch of coarse salt.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the crostini in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Once baked, remove from the oven and set aside.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Begin the soup: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and diced carrots. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Stir in the Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the can of whole peeled tomatoes (undrained) and the vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 20 min
- 7
Remove the pot from the heat. Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup directly in the pot until it is completely smooth and consistent. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender (be cautious with hot liquids) and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Stir in the heavy cream and blend once more with the immersion blender until fully incorporated and the soup is a vibrant orange-red color. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, if needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Ladle the hot Nordstrom Tomato Soup into bowls. Serve immediately with the crispy Garlic Butter Crostini for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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The Famous Nordstrom Tomato Soup with Garlic Butter Crostini
Ingredients
For the Famous Nordstrom Tomato Soup
- 1 white onion, medium, diced
- 2 carrots, medium, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes, 28 ounce, undrained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Garlic Butter Crostini
- 1 baguette, about 12 inches long, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, optional, for sprinkling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for the crostini.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the garlic butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the baguette slices on the prepared baking sheet. Generously spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over one side of each baguette slice. If desired, sprinkle with a pinch of coarse salt.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the crostini in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Once baked, remove from the oven and set aside.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Begin the soup: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and diced carrots. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Stir in the Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the can of whole peeled tomatoes (undrained) and the vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 20 min - 7
Remove the pot from the heat. Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup directly in the pot until it is completely smooth and consistent. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender (be cautious with hot liquids) and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Stir in the heavy cream and blend once more with the immersion blender until fully incorporated and the soup is a vibrant orange-red color. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, if needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Ladle the hot Nordstrom Tomato Soup into bowls. Serve immediately with the crispy Garlic Butter Crostini for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min