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Homemade Tomato Soup (Fresh Tomatoes)
Roasted garden fresh tomatoes and fresh herbs create the perfect simple tomato soup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- ½ onion diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, oregano
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream optional
- thinly sliced fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Wash the tomatoes, or peel them if desired (see notes). Cut smaller apricot sized tomatoes in half and cut larger tomatoes into quarters or eighths.
- Place tomatoes, garlic, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, pepper and dried herbs on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil 3-4 minutes or until some of the tomatoes get a little bit of char color on them.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil, add tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Using a blender or hand blender to blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream if using.
- Top with parmesan cheese, croutons or a drizzle of heavy cream.
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Notes
- A note on peeling tomatoes: I personally do not peel the tomatoes and usually blend using a quality hand blender or high powered blender. If using a regular blender, you can peel the tomatoes if desired or strain the soup through cheesecloth if you'd like.
- To peel tomatoes, bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare a large bowl of ice water. Cut a small "X" into the bottom of each tomato and place in the boiling water for 30 seconds and then transfer to the ice water to cool. The skins will easily peel.
- I generally add some cream if the tomatoes are extra tart, most often nice ripe tomatoes won't require the cream. Taste the soup once blended and decide if you'd like to add the cream. Stir in a little at a time.
- Nutrition information does not include cream or toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
137
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
366mg
(15%)
Potassium
678mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2230IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
50.9mg
(57%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 678mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2230IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 50.9mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.