Description
A classic tomato soup recipe that is comforting and flavorful, perfect for a cozy meal. This easy-to-make soup is rich, creamy, and bursting with the goodness of tomatoes and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
Optional for Serving:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté Onion: Add diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Add Flavors: Stir in garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook Tomatoes: Add canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, and simmer for 20–25 minutes.
- Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Finish Soup: Stir in sugar and cream, simmer for 5 more minutes, adjust seasoning, and serve hot garnished with basil.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the cream or use coconut milk.
- Pairs perfectly with grilled cheese sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
