Tomato Soup

🍅 Delicious Homemade Tomato Soup

Looking for a comforting, healthy, and easy-to-make soup? This Tomato Soup is perfect! Made with fresh tomatoes, sautéed onions and garlic, and rich chicken or vegetable broth, it’s full of flavor. Serve it as a starter or a light meal—it’s sure to satisfy.

Recipe Name:

Tomato Soup 🍅Ingredients:

• 🍅 About 1 kg fresh tomatoes

• 🧅 1 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 acidity (optional)

• 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 🌿 Fresh herbs for garnish (basil or parsley)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Tomatoes:

• Cut fresh tomatoes into quarters or use canned crushed tomatoes to save time.

• Optional: Roast fresh tomatoes in the oven briefly to enhance their flavor.

2️⃣ Sauté Onion and Garlic:

• Heat olive oil 🫒 in a large pot over medium heat.

• Add the chopped onion 🧅 and sauté until golden and soft.

• Add garlic 🧄 and cook for another minute until fragrant.

3️⃣ Add Tomatoes and Broth:

• Stir in the chopped or crushed tomatoes 🍅 and tomato paste 🥄 (if using).

• Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth 🥣 and mix well.

4️⃣ Season and Simmer:

• Add salt 🧂, black pepper, and a pinch of sugar 🍬 if the tomatoes are too acidic.

• Bring to a boil 🔥, then reduce the heat 🔉, cover, and simmer for 20–30 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the flavors meld.

5️⃣ Blend the Soup:

• For a smooth texture, let the soup cool slightly 🌬️.

• Blend using an immersion blender or a regular blender 🤖 until creamy.

• Optional: Strain through a fine sieve 🔍 for an extra-smooth consistency.

6️⃣ Serve:

• Reheat if needed 🔥 and serve hot.

• Garnish with fresh herbs 🌿 like basil or parsley.

• Optional: Serve with toasted bread 🥖 or a drizzle of cream 🥛.

😋 Enjoy this comforting, flavorful homemade tomato soup!