Tomato Soup Recipe
Tomato Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed in any season. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and can be served with crusty bread or a side salad for a more filling meal.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock or water
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn translucent.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
- Add vegetable stock or water to the saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the soup is thick and flavorful.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add heavy cream (if using) and mix well. Heat the soup for another minute.
- Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped fresh basil (if using).
Note
- If you don't have vegetable stock, you can use water or chicken stock instead.
- You can adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more or less liquid.
- For a creamier soup, you can add more heavy cream or use half-and-half.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- You can also add other herbs or spices of your choice, such as thyme or paprika, for additional flavor.