Tomato soup is a delicious and easy-to-prepare comfort food made with tomatoes and a variety of herbs and spices, produce a flavorful and satisfying soup. This creamy tomato soup recipe is easy to make and sure to be a family favorite.
Here are some key tips to keep in mind when making a good tomato soup. First, always use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you can't find ripe tomatoes where you are, using canned tomatoes is a good alternative because they are picked and processed when they are ripe and at their best.
Make sure to saute the onion and garlic before adding the tomatoes to get the best flavor. Finally, is a good habit to taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving. A little sugar will help balance the acidity of the tomatoes, and adding just a little fresh dairy cream will give the soup a creamy, rich texture.
Tomato soup is a simple and filling dish that is perfect for any time of the day. Whether you're looking for a delicious lunch or a simple dinner, This creamy tomato soup recipe is sure to please. Pair with a grilled cheese sandwich or just warm toast for a complete meal.
Ingredients
1 cans or 400g of canned tomatoes
2 shallots
3 cloves garlic
1 beef/chicken essence cubes
1 bay leaf
100ml of whipped cream or cooking cream
Olive oil or cooking oil
1 small spoon of basil leaves or dried basil
1 teaspoon of sugar
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
- Chop onion and garlic.
- Heat a little oil in a pot and fry the onion until it wilts and starts to look crisp on the edges, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for a few more minutes.
- Put the tomatoes in the tin and mash them so that they break up more easily.
- Add 2 cup or 500ml of water, beef/chicken essence, and bay leaves. Increase the heat and let it boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for a while 20 minutes.
- Add basil leaves or dried basil and sugar. Stir until dissolved and simmer for a while 10 another minute until the tomatoes seem to break down and the soup thickens a little.
- Use a hand blender or regular blender to process the soup until smooth.
- Taste the soup and add salt, pepper, and added sugar, if needed.
- Reheat the soup before serving.
- For creamy soup, mix in whipped cream or cooking cream and sprinkle with extra basil leaves or dried basil.
- Serve with garlic bread or grilled cheese bread.
