Experience the cozy embrace of home with our Easy Homemade Tomato Soup, where the lively essence of fresh tomatoes turns into a soothing elixir that nourishes your body and spirit. This recipe invites you to reconnect with the heartwarming simplicity of homemade comfort, as the sweet acidity of ripe tomatoes blends with aromatic herbs to produce a flavorful symphony in every spoonful.
Do you enjoy canned tomato soup? I have a simple recipe that takes just one hour to prepare. It is ideal for a healthier option because you can control the sugar and salt.
It’s incredibly versatile. You can make it vegan or use your preferred type of broth, serve it hot or cold, skip the butter, and add any dry herbs you enjoy. The secret to a delicious tomato soup lies in using fresh, flavorful tomatoes. Take your time when selecting them—consider visiting your local farmers’ markets to find the best taste.
In this culinary adventure, we explore the craft of creating tomato soup that goes beyond the usual—an elixir that honors the beauty of fresh ingredients and the pleasures of simple comfort. The familiar tang of tomatoes, enhanced by fragrant herbs, invites you to savor a bowl of nourishment that resonates with the spirit.
Ingredients for Healthy Tomato Soup:
- 500 g tomatoes;
- 1 clove garlic;
- 25 ml olive oil;
- 20 g butter (unsalted);
- 100 ml broth (any meat or vegetable);
- 1 onion;
- ¼ freshly ground black pepper;
- 1 tsp. dry basil;
- fresh basil to serve;
- 5 tsp. sugar;
- salt to taste.
How to make tomato basil soup:
- Wash tomatoes under cold running water, pat them dry with paper towels, cut them into quarters, and place them in the baking tray. Smear tomatoes with olive oil, and sprinkle with dry basil (half of the portion), a pinch of salt, and a pinch of sugar. Bake tomatoes in preheated oven for 25 minutes at 400ºF/200°C.
- While you have tomatoes baking, chop an onion and a clove of garlic.
- When tomatoes are cooked, take them out of the oven. The next step is optional. You can peel tomatoes or leave them with skin on.
- Heat olive oil in a medium pot; add butter. Sauté chopped onion for 2 minutes or until soft and golden, add chopped garlic and cook it for half a minute.
- Pour baked tomatoes with all the juice into the pot and sauté them together with onion and garlic for 10 minutes at medium heat.
- In 10 minutes, add the broth of your choice. Let it simmer for an additional 20 minutes, then season with left dry basil and sugar, salt, and black pepper to your taste.
- Purée the mixture in the pot into one smooth consistency with a hand blender. Let your soup reboil and take it from the heat.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving for all the flavors to incorporate, sprinkle some fresh basil before serving. Bon appetite!
Serve best with croutons, and add a dash of grated parmesan. If you have ideas for enhancing the flavor of this soup, add them to your list of ingredients! Although the ingredient list is short and the steps straightforward, this soup turns out flavorful. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comment section below.
Easy Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove
- 25 ml olive oil
- 20 g butter (unsalted)
- 100 ml broth (any meat or vegetable)
- 1 onion
- ¼ freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. dry basil
- fresh basil to serve
- 5 tsp. sugar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash tomatoes under cold running water, pat them dry with paper towels, cut them into quarters, and place them in the baking tray. Smear tomatoes with olive oil, and sprinkle with dry basil (half of the portion), a pinch of salt, and a pinch of sugar. Bake tomatoes in preheated oven for 25 minutes at 400ºF/200°C.
- While you have tomatoes baking, chop an onion and a clove of garlic.
- When tomatoes are cooked, take them out of the oven. The next step is optional. You can peel tomatoes or leave them with skin on.
- Heat olive oil in a medium pot; add butter. Sauté chopped onion for 2 minutes or until soft and golden, add chopped garlic and cook it for half a minute.
- Pour baked tomatoes with all the juice into the pot and sauté them together with onion and garlic for 10 minutes at medium heat.
- In 10 minutes, add the broth of your choice. Let it simmer for an additional 20 minutes, then season with left dry basil and sugar, salt, and black pepper to your taste.
- Purée the mixture in the pot into one smooth consistency with a hand blender. Let your soup reboil and take it from the heat.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving for all the flavors to incorporate, sprinkle some fresh basil before serving. Bon appetite!
Whether you’re seeking solace on a chilly evening or desiring a wholesome dish to share with loved ones, our Easy Homemade Tomato Soup with Fresh Tomatoes recipe is a testament to the gratifying simplicity of homemade cooking.
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Prepare to fill your kitchen with the inviting fragrance of simmering tomatoes and herbs, and indulge in the delight of tasting a spoonful of homemade goodness. Join me on this comforting culinary journey, where every sip of tomato soup offers a moment of relaxation, evoking the warm joy that comes from simple, home-cooked meals.
Julia Miller is the founder of FreeFoodTips. Julia loves to travel and test new recipes. Here you will find recipes that are simple, delicious and perfect for everyday meals. FreeFoodTips is also packed with cooking tips and tricks.
