Description
Hearty Homemade Tomato Soup delivers comfort with each spoonful of rich, velvety goodness. Roasted tomatoes and fresh herbs create a deeply satisfying meal you can savor with crusty bread and warm memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) fresh tomatoes
- 4 cups (946 ml) vegetable stock
- 1/2 onion, diced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Place chopped tomatoes in a large pot, preparing for a hearty soup preparation.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a separate pan over medium temperature (around 350°F), gently sautéing diced onions until they turn translucent and soft, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the onion mixture, allowing the aromatics to release their fragrant essence for about 60 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour into the pan, whisking continuously to create a smooth roux and prevent any lumps from forming, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the onion-garlic mixture into the tomato pot, combining with vegetable stock, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to meld and develop for 25 minutes.
- Utilize an immersion blender or standard blender to puree the soup until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate fresh basil leaves, taste and adjust seasonings as needed, and let the soup simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with extra basil leaves for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by roasting tomatoes beforehand for deeper, caramelized taste that intensifies natural sweetness.
- Customize soup consistency by adjusting vegetable stock amount, creating thicker or thinner texture based on personal preference.
- Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch alternative to make recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals without compromising creamy texture.
- Boost nutritional value by adding a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk for extra richness and smoothness, perfect for creamy soup lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg