Description
This Chipotle Tomato Soup is the ultimate comfort food with a creamy texture and a spicy kick from chipotle chili powder. Paired with smoked cheddar pull-apart bread, it’s a perfect, cozy meal that brings warmth and flavor together in every bite.
Ingredients
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- Chipotle Tomato Soup:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 28 oz diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2/3 cup cooking sherry
- 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Freshly snipped chives for garnish
- Smoked Cheddar Pull Apart Bread:
- 1 loaf sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- Fresh chives, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Chipotle Tomato Soup: Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and garlic, cooking until soft and golden (about 8 to 10 minutes). Stir in the tomato paste and chipotle chili powder, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, sherry, chicken stock, brown sugar, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Transfer soup to a blender and carefully puree. Return to the pot over low heat and stir in heavy cream just before serving. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with chives.
- Smoked Cheddar Pull Apart Bread: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice a grid pattern into the loaf of sourdough bread (be careful not to cut all the way through). Loosely tent with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and gently pry apart the bread squares. Drizzle melted butter into the crevices, stuff with smoked cheddar cheese, and pile it on top.
- Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve immediately.
Notes
- This soup has a mild heat from chipotle chili powder, but you can adjust it based on your preference for spice. Add more if you like it spicier or use a milder chili powder for a less intense kick.
- The smoked cheddar bread is irresistible, so consider doubling the recipe if you’re serving a crowd!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (soup and bread)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg