Description
Hearty Homemade Tomato Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending ripe tomatoes with aromatic herbs and creamy undertones. Warm spoons of this classic recipe invite cozy moments and delightful satisfaction with each savory spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 56 ounces (1.6 kilograms) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken stock
- 2 yellow onions, finely chopped
Dairy and Cream Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup (33 grams) grated Parmesan
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat butter in a Dutch oven over medium temperature until melted and sizzling.
- Sauté onions for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they transform into a soft, caramelized golden hue.
- Introduce minced garlic to the pot and allow it to release its aromatic essence for approximately 60 seconds.
- Pour in tomatoes with their accompanying liquid, vegetable stock, fragrant basil, subtle sugar, and freshly cracked pepper.
- Elevate heat and bring the mixture to a robust boil, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Reduce temperature, cover pot partially, and let the soup gently simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Optional: Use an immersion blender or standard blender to create a smoother, more uniform consistency, then return to pot.
- Incorporate rich cream and finely grated Parmesan, stirring until seamlessly integrated.
- Briefly simmer to warm through, tasting and adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the velvety soup into preheated serving bowls, garnishing with additional Parmesan shavings and delicate fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, rich flavor without burning, ensuring they turn golden brown and sweet.
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for maximum sweetness and robust taste when fresh tomatoes are available.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream or cashew cream instead of heavy cream, maintaining creamy texture.
- Blending the soup creates a smoother consistency, but leaving some chunks provides rustic texture and interesting mouthfeel.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-23 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg