Creamy California Walnut & Tomato Soup

By California Walnuts
Total Time
1 Hr, 5 Mins
Serves
6
Serving Size
1 cup
Meal
Dinner Lunch
Course
Appetizers Main

DESCRIPTION

This soup gets its creamy texture from walnut cream and has a fresh basil flavor.

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
45 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 5 Mins
Calories
200
Total Fat
15
Saturated Fat
2
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.152
Monounsaturated Fat
10.5
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
530
Carbohydrates
17
Dietary Fiber
5
Total Sugars
8
Added Sugars
0
Protein
3
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
50
Iron
2
Potassium
430

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 chopped cup onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2/3 cup California walnut cream
  • 3 tablespoons chiffonade fresh basil
  • California Walnut Parmesan

Preparation

  1. Heat oil In a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Add vegetable stock, salt, sugar and tomatoes; cover and cook over low heat for 40 minutes. Season with pepper.
  3. Add basil and puree with stick blender until very smooth.
  4. Stir in Walnut Cream and garnish with additional basil and Shaved Walnut Parmesan.