Nordstrom Tomato Basil Soup
The official Nordstrom Café Tomato Basil Soup recipe is creamy, silky, and full of cozy flavor. Made with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and cream, just like the classic café version. Serve with crispy Parmesan Garlic Crostini for the perfect pairing.
Ingredients
Tomato Basil Soup
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 oz yellow onion finely chopped
- 8 oz carrot finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 56 oz San Marzano or Roma tomatoes in juice
- 1 quart vegetable stock
- 16 oz heavy cream
- 1/2 oz fresh basil leaves
Parmesan Garlic Crostini
- 2 sticks Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
- 1 Baguette approx 24 slices cut diagonally into 3/8 inch thick slices, each about 5 inches long
Instructions
Tomato Basil Soup
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots then sauté for 5-10 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the dried basil, salt, and pepper, canned tomatoes (with their juice), and veggie stock. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until the flavors meld together.
- Turn off the stove, add the fresh basil, then use an immersion blender (or a high-speed blender in batches) to purée the soup until silky and smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream. Let it warm through gently but do not boil. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with chopped basil, a drizzle of cream or olive oil to finish.
Parmesan Garlic Crostini
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, mix butter, salt, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan.
- Brush about 1 Tbsp of the butter mixture over baguette slices
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden and crisp.