Tomato Soup
Ready In - 45 MinutesAverage Reviews
Description
Level
Easy
Yield
2-3 person
Prep Time
45 minutes
If you are unsure which soup recipe to try for lunch or dinner, then there is nothing to worry about it. Homemade tomato soup is one of the perfect soup recipes you will find. This classic tomato soup is ultra-creamy, yet so light. Tomato soup is an easy soup recipe that requires readily available ingredients that you probably already have in your larder.
This velvety delicious tomato soup is made with basic ingredients. Fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and herbs bring out their natural flavor, and then they are blended to a creamy finish. A grilled cheese sandwich is usually eaten with tomato soup by dipping it into the soup, or the soup is topped with croutons or Parmesan cheese.
HOW MANY TOMATOES ARE THERE IN A POUND?
One pound of tomatoes is approximate: (remember a 28 ounce can have approximate 2 lbs. )
- Large tomatoes – 2
- Medium tomatoes – 3
- Chopped tomatoes – 2 ½ cups
- Whole tomatoes, peeled – 5 to 6
REASONS FOR LOVING THIS TOMATO SOUP:
Numerous reasons are as follows:
- Homemade tomato soup is a winner because it is made up of fresh, natural, and healthy ingredients.
- Tomato soup is rich and creamy, yet there is no addition of heavy cream into this soup.
- This classic tomato soup is diet-friendly. It is gluten-free, and you can easily make it for vegans by substituting oil for butter.
Ingredients
2. Onion, large cut into wedges - ½
3. Canned tomatoes - 1 (28 ounces) can (you can use fresh tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes)
4. Garlic, peeled - 3 cloves
5. Bell pepper (red), diced - 1/2
6. Water, vegetable stock or chicken stock - 1 ½ cups
7. Salt - ½ teaspoon or add to taste
8. Black pepper - add to taste
9. Dried basil - ½ teaspoon
10. Dried oregano - ½ teaspoon
Directions
2. If you are using fresh tomatoes, then wash and chop the tomatoes into quarters or eighths.
3. Now to make the soup add all of the above ingredients, i.e., onions, canned or fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic, bell pepper, water or stock, and the flavorings.
4. Stir and bring all these ingredients to a simmer.
5. Cook uncovered for 40 minutes. Make sure to stir the mixture occasionally.
6. The concluding step is to blend the soup. You can use a stand blender or a hand blender. (If you are using stand blender make sure to cool the soup and then blend). The soup doesn’t have to extra super smooth; some texture in the soup gives a nice touch.
7. After blending the soup, season to taste and serve immediately. You can top this tomato soup with croutons or Parmesan cheese. It is totally up to your choice
