Tomato Soup
Tomato Soup here blends ripe chopped tomatoes with sautéed onions and garlic, simmered in vegetable stock and enhanced with tomato puree, basil, and seasoning. The soup is puréed until smooth, delivering a comforting, flavorful dish with balanced acidity and subtle sweetness, suitable for serving hot as a simple starter or light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 kg tomato Ripe, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion Chopped
- 3 Cloves garlic Minced
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 750 ml vegetable stock
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt To taste
- black pepper To taste
- black pepper To taste
- basil Chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic in the pot for about 5-7 minutes or until they become soft and translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, vegetable stock, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes. This allows the tomatoes to completely soften.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Puree the soup until smooth, either by using an immersion blender or transferring the soup to a blender.
- Serve the soup hot and, if desired, sprinkle some fresh basil leaves on top.
Notes
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should not be relied upon as a guaranteed fact.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 507mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1667IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.