Description
Learn how to make a comforting batch of Homemade Tomato Soup right in your own kitchen. This recipe features a perfect blend of flavors from ripe tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a touch of cream for richness.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk (optional, for creaminess)
For garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Cook Soup: Add tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, sugar, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Puree Soup: Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream or milk, if using. Heat through without boiling. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a roasted flavor, use fire-roasted canned tomatoes.
- Serve with grilled cheese for a classic pairing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
