Tomato Soup Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 500 gtomatoes cubed)
(ripe red tomatoes
- 1 tbspolive oil
or butter
- 1 smallbay leaf
- 1 mediumonion
cubed
- 2 largegarlic
cloves
- ⅓ tspsalt
or as needed
- 1 ½ cwater more if needed)
(or stock
- 1 tbspsugar
- ¾ tbspcorn starch)
(corn flour or arrowroot powder or 1 small boiled potato
- ½ tsppepper
or as desired
- ¾ tspdried herbs)
(i use mixed italian herbs
- 2stalks basil)
(optional
- 2 tbspcream)
(or 25 cashew nuts
- 1 smallcarrot)
(optional
Directions
Preparation
- 1
Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaf, garlic and onions. Saute all of these on a high flame for 3 to 4 mins.
- 2
Then add in tomatoes and salt. Stir and cook until soft.
- 3
Next add in basil and cook until tomatoes turn completely mushy. Turn off and cool.
How to make tomato soup
- 1
Discard the basil & bay leaf.
- 2
Add the mushy tomato mixture along with the juices to a blender jar.
- 3
Pour 1 cup water or stock and blend smooth.
- 4
Place a sieve over a pot & transfer the blended tomato soup to it.
- 5
Filter and discard the leftovers. Bring it to a boil on a medium heat & simmer for 2 to 3 mins.
- 6
Meanwhile stir in corn starch in half cup water and add it gradually to the boiling tomato soup.
- 7
Stir constantly and boil until slightly thick.
- 8
Add sugar & more salt if desired. Simmer until it reaches a desired consistency.
- 9
Next add herbs & pepper. Cover the soup & turn off the stove.
- 10
Allow it to cool down a bit before adding the cream. If you prefer to use cashew nuts, soak them in ¼ cup hot water for 30 minutes. Add them to a small chutney grinder along with the soaked water and puree until you get a thick and smooth cream. If needed add a few tablespoons more water for consistency. Use this to top your tomato soup while serving.
- 11
Transfer tomato soup to serving bowls. Garnish with herbs & cream. Enjoy with croutons.
Making croutons
- 1
Spread butter on the bread slices and toast them on a medium heat until crisp.
- 2
Then cut them to bite sized pieces.
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of warm, comforting soup that tastes truly homemade? This tomato soup recipe, featuring fresh, ripe tomatoes, brings a delightful balance of tangy and sweet flavors to your table in just 30 minutes.
What makes this fresh tomato soup truly special is its celebration of simple, quality ingredients. By starting with fresh tomatoes, you capture their vibrant essence, complemented by subtle notes of garlic and your favorite dried herbs. It's a method designed to deliver depth of flavor without fuss.
Prepare for a wonderfully comforting experience with every spoonful. This tomato soup is designed to be slightly tangy yet balanced by a touch of sweetness, showcasing the natural deliciousness of ripe tomatoes. You'll find it incredibly soothing, with the gentle warmth of garlic and aromatic herbs dancing on your palate. It's a perfect main course, offering a satisfying and wholesome meal for any day of the week.
This recipe is incredibly versatile and easily adapted to your pantry and preferences. You can swap olive oil for butter, use vegetable stock instead of water for extra richness, or substitute cashew nuts for cream if you prefer. To thicken the soup, corn starch works beautifully, but you can also use arrowroot powder or even a small boiled potato for a similar effect. Feel free to enhance the flavor with optional additions like a diced carrot for sweetness or fresh basil for a bright finish.
Serve this cozy tomato soup as a heartwarming main course. It pairs wonderfully with a crusty piece of bread or a simple grilled cheese sandwich, making for a satisfying and easy meal.