Description
This tomato soup is a warm, velvety, and comforting recipe that captures the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes and balances it with fragrant herbs and aromatics. Perfect for a cozy lunch, a starter for dinner, or paired with grilled cheese for a nostalgic meal, this soup is versatile, simple to prepare, and endlessly satisfying. It’s made with fresh ingredients, simmered to perfection, and optionally finished with a touch of cream for a luxurious texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
- 5-6 fresh basil leaves (or other herbs)
- ¼ cup cream or milk (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a pot and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, allowing them to release juices.
- Pour in stock, add herbs, salt, pepper, and sugar. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in cream if desired and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, roast the tomatoes before cooking.
- Garnish with fresh basil, croutons, or a drizzle of cream for presentation.
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end to ensure balanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove-top simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg