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tasty tomato soup recipe

Homemade Tasty Tomato Soup Recipe

Learn to make the quick tomato soup recipe that everyone loves whether cold or hot. One of the easiest to follow tomato soup recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Onion: 1 medium diced
  • Garlic: 3 cloves minced
  • Carrots: 1 medium diced
  • Tomatoes: 4 large ripe tomatoes roughly chopped
  • Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
  • Vegetable broth: 3 cups
  • Bay leaf: 1 leaf
  • Salt: To taste
  • Black pepper: To taste
  • Sugar: 1 teaspoon optional, to balance acidity
  • Heavy cream: 1/4 cup optional, for a creamier texture
  • Fresh basil: Chopped for garnish
  • Croutons: For serving optional

Instructions
 

  • Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, and carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking for another 5 minutes. The tomatoes should soften and release their juices.
  • Add broth and seasonings: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Blend the soup: Remove the bay leaf. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a traditional blender, let the soup cool slightly before transferring it in batches to the blender. Return the blended soup to the pot.
  • Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. For a creamier soup, stir in the heavy cream.
  • Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh basil and croutons, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal
Keyword Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe
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