Description
Comforting 5 ingredient tomato soup brings Italian countryside warmth to winter dinner tables. Fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and broth blend into a silky smooth classic that satisfies both simple and sophisticated palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (790 g/28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)
- 1 medium yellow onion (peeled and halved)
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: Gently melt butter in a spacious pot over medium heat. Introduce halved onion and garlic, allowing them to soften and develop a delicate caramel-like essence for approximately 5 minutes.
- Liquid Harmony: Pour tomatoes with their natural juices and broth into the pot. Stir gently and coax the mixture to a gentle simmer, encouraging the ingredients to mingle and release their robust flavors.
- Infusion Stage: Reduce heat to low, partially cover the pot, and let the soup gently bubble for 30 minutes. This slow cooking process allows the ingredients to weave their aromatic profiles together, creating a deeply nuanced base.
- Transformation: Carefully transform the soup’s texture by using an immersion blender to puree until silky smooth. Alternatively, transfer in controlled batches to a standard blender, ensuring a creamy, uniform consistency.
- Final Flourish: Season with salt and pepper, calibrating to your preferred taste profile. Serve piping hot, garnished with crisp croutons, vibrant fresh basil leaves, or accompanied by a molten grilled cheese sandwich for a comforting culinary experience.
Notes
- Gently cook onions and garlic to develop deep, sweet flavors without burning, which can create bitterness and ruin the soup’s delicate taste.
- When using a standard blender, work in small batches and remove the center lid cap to allow steam to escape, preventing potential hot soup explosions.
- Adjust soup thickness by adding more broth if too thick or simmering longer if too thin, ensuring your preferred texture every time.
- Boost protein by stirring in Greek yogurt, adding cooked white beans, or topping with shredded cheese for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg