Tomato Soup
A classic tomato soup that is a comforting bowl of warmth. It is a simple one pot recipe using fresh tomatoes that is packed with flavor and a silky smooth texture making for a delicious soup perfect for the current weather situation.
Equipment
- Stock pot with lid
- Wooden spoon
- Blender
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 3 large Tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1 large Onion roughly chopped
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 tsp Dried herbs
- 1 tsp Black pepper powder
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cups Water/Veg stock
- Honey & Salt as required
Optional:
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 2 tsp Hot sauce
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- Yogurt for the top
- Croutons Recipe (in notes)
Instructions
- In a stock pot on medium heat, add a tbsp of olive oil and the onions. Cook until soft stirring every now and then. Should take 3-5 mins.
- Add the garlic, bay leaves and herbs. Stir again. Reduce heat and cover. Let them steam for a couple of minutes.
- Take off the lid and add the tomatoes, stir well and increase the heat to medium high. The tomatoes will release a lot of liquid which is good. Cook the mixture a couple of minutes longer.
- Season with honey salt and pepper as needed.
- Add the stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it cook for 8-10 mins on low to medium heat until the tomatoes are soft and the liquid has reduced a little.
- Blend the mixture with the remaining olive oil and strain it into the stock pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish with a couple drops of vinegar, hot sauce and extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve with croutons and yogurt on the top.
Notes
- You can replace fresh tomatoes for canned tomatoes. Either chopped or whole however adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- Dried herbs such as oregano, thyme and rosemary work well.
- Find the Croutons recipe here.