Tomato Soup

Looking for a comforting, healthy, and easy-to-make soup? This Tomato Soup recipe is the perfect choice! Made with fresh tomatoes, sautéed onions and garlic, and enriched with flavorful chicken or vegetable broth, this soup is a delightful combination of flavors. Whether you serve it as a starter or a light meal, it’s sure to satisfy your taste buds.

🍅 Recipe Name: Tomato Soup

📝 Ingredients:

• 🍅 Fresh tomatoes (about 1 kg)

• 🧅 One medium onion, chopped

• 🧄 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped

• 🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 🥣 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 🥄 1 teaspoon tomato paste (optional)

• 🍬 Sugar (to balance the acidity of the tomatoes, as desired)

• 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 🌿 Fresh herbs for garnish (like basil or parsley)

👩‍🍳 Preparation Steps:

1. 🔪 Prepare the tomatoes:
   You can cut the tomatoes into quarters or use canned crushed tomatoes to save time. If you’re using fresh tomatoes, you can roast them in the oven for a little while to add a distinctive flavor.

2. 🍳 Sauté the onion and garlic:
   In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil 🫒, then add the chopped onion 🧅 and sauté until golden and soft. Add the chopped garlic 🧄 and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

3. 🥣 Add the tomatoes and broth:
   Add the chopped or crushed tomatoes 🍅 and tomato paste (if using) 🥄 to the pot. Stir well, then add the chicken or vegetable broth 🥣.

4. 🧂 Season and cook:
   Season with salt 🧂 and black pepper, and add a little sugar 🍬 if the tomatoes are too acidic. Let the soup come to a boil 🔥, then reduce the heat 🔉, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes ⏱️ until the tomatoes are tender and the flavors have melded.

5. 🌀 Blend :
   If you prefer a smooth soup, remove the pot from the heat 🔥 and let it cool for a bit 🌬️. Then, use an immersion blender or a regular blender 🤖 to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. You can strain the soup through a fine sieve 🔍 to remove any seeds or skins for a smoother texture.

6. 🍽️ Serve:
   Reheat the soup if necessary 🔥 and serve hot. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs 🌿 like basil or parsley. You can serve it with toasted bread 🥖 or cream 🥛 (optional).