Tomato soup is one of the most popular and favored soups around the world, especially on cold and lethargic days, it can be an excellent choice. This soup is not only delicious and nutritious, but it also takes on a delicate and pleasant flavor with the addition of cream.
Ingredients for Tomato Soup
To prepare this delicious soup, you will need the following ingredients:
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- Ripe tomatoes: 1 kilogram (chopped coarsely)
- Medium onion: 1 (finely chopped)
- Garlic: 3 to 4 cloves (chopped or grated)
- Chicken broth or vegetable broth: 2 to 3 cups
- Butter or olive oil: 1 to 2 tablespoons
- Breakfast cream: 1.4 cups (optional)
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon (to balance the acidity of the tomatoes)
- Fresh or dried basil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
How to Make Tomato Soup
To prepare this soup, first wash the tomatoes and chop them coarsely. Finely chop the onion and grate or chop the garlic. If the skin of the tomatoes is thick, you can place them in boiling water for a few minutes to easily remove the skin.
In a suitable pot, heat the butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and golden. Then add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until they soften slightly.
At this stage, add the sugar, salt, and black pepper, and then pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes. Once fully cooked, remove the soup from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend the soup until completely smooth. After that, return the soup to low heat and gently add the breakfast cream. Be careful not to boil the soup after adding the cream to avoid ruining its texture. Finally, add aromatic spices such as basil, thyme, or oregano and heat for a few more minutes.
This delicious soup can be served with toasted bread or grated Parmesan cheese. The best time to prepare this soup is during the summer when tomatoes are at their peak.
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