Tomato soup is one of the most satisfying meals for me. It can also be one of the best values as well as surprisingly nutricious at the same time (this one is about 100 calories and 2.5 grams per cup, if you feel you must measure). Canned tomatoes are called for here because they are generally more consistent than fresh (often picked green and then gassed on the way from South America top “ripen” them.) That’s right, eating from a can can be better than fresh under the right circumstances.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large can, about 28 ounces, diced tomatoes
1 large can, about 28 ounces, crushed tomatoes
3 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
¼ teaspoon cayenne
8 cloves roasted garlic (instructions here)
2 tablespoons minced parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoons sugar
Procedure
1. Sauté onion and celery in olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until clear (about six minutes). Then add the tomatoes, broth, oregano, basil, and cayenne. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
2.Place about half of the soup into your blender; add the roasted garlic, and purée until fairly smooth. Return to the pot with the remainder. Add the parsley and salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for about 10 minutes. If the soup tastes too acid for you, take the edge off with just a bit of sugar (generally unnecessary). If you have them, serve with crackers, croutons, or a spoonful of yogurt.
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Hey Christian,
Nothing like a good soup on a day when its cold and raining to warm the soul!
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MMMMMMMM, You picked my favorite. I will try that recipe tomorrow for sure” if I get to bed LOL” It has been real cold here and my son has been a little sick thank you for the recipe. I have you tagged in my favorites. It would be great to surprise my husband and cook once in our marriage. hahahaha.
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Mesha:)
Excellent.
I could really like this with some very fine cheese.
Thanks for the cool recipes.
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When i was a kid my favorite lunch was tomato soup and a tuna sandwich. Guess you know what i’ll have for lunch today.
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I would have a go at to prepare the tomato soup.
Roasted garlic … yum! Heard that it’s also an entree dish in high class Italian restuarants too!
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Like Don, This was a favorite of mine when I was young.
I will use this for sure.
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Your recipe makes me want to rethink my aversion to tomato soup! Sounds great!
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Yum! Nothing better than tomato soup. Especially on a cold day.
Thanks Christian. Awesome recipe again!
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I love tomato soup! I will give it a try. I have to admit I put elbow pasta in sometimes for my kids so it is a bit more filling.
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Tomato soup and grilled cheese was one of my favorite comfort foods, but this looks much more nutritious than than Campbells, and probably tastes better, too! I can’t wait to try it out!!
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SOunds like a great recipe, I’ll have to try it soon,
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This soup recipe sounds delicious. I particularly like basil and oregano and cayenne.
All the best,
Yann
I’ll try this one out. Sounds and looks delicious.
Steve
Christian, that sounds really good, I’m going to try that: my kids would be AMAZED if Dad actually cooked something, and something
good at that.
Thanks
JC JC
I don’t consider myself a tomato soup fan, but your recipe looks delicious! Maybe I’ll give it a try.
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Oh this is such a good one. I love tomato soup. I had a recipe once, but you needed to use canned tomato soup in it. Not very “homemade.”
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Sounds delightfully delicious indeed. thank you for this excellent simple tomato soup recipe and the explanation for going with canned tomatoes. I will definitely save this recipe!
All the best,
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Christian, I love non-dairy tomato soup. Most tomato soup has milk or cream and I try to stay away from dairy.(except my ice cream & gelato, of course!) Mark
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Never tried fixing tomato soup myself. Sounds like I might fall in love with this recipe - taste as well as ease of preparation.
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I love tomato soup its my favourite!!!with some pepper sprinkled on top!!!
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