I add 1 cup heavy cream. Also this recipe does not say to add basil so you have to use some common sense and add some if you use this recipe as is. The tomatoes are roasted with a hint of garlic to bring out the natural flavor and then blended to a creamy finish. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Pass soup through a food mill set over a bowl to puree; discard solids. But switching up your side dishes can bring a refreshing change to a classic comfort food dish. Once I burnt myself) and blend it to make it very smooth. Add comma separated list of ingredients to exclude from recipe. But this soup sticks to a great principle: simple recipes are often the best. Top each bowlful with a handful of garlic croutons, and enjoy. I did not have any fresh tomatoes on hand, so I used 2 (28 oz) cans of San Marzano Italian Peeled Tomatoes by "Cento". Taste of Home is America's #1 cooking magazine. Add the tomatoes, parsley, salt, sugar, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; bring to a boil. In addition, I made the following alterations: added 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp crushed garlic, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 cup milk, 1 Tbsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme, pepper to taste. I added 2 cloves of crushed garlic, an extra bay leaf, and whole peppercorns (green, black, white, and red) along with the cloves. In addition to the salt I add pepper to taste. I've only made this soup with home grown tomatoes. I take out the onion first. When tomatoes are in season, my family knows they can expect to see this soup on the dinner table. It adds a good flavor to the soup. First, the recipe says "1 slice onion"; I treated this as though it said "1 sliced onion", and it worked out perfectly (I am sure this is what was intented). Amount is based on available nutrient data. A quick and easy recipe for real homemade tomato soup like no other you've had before. I used to seed them too, but I found that a lot of the seeds come out while chopping them and any seeds left usually disappear in the blender. It was so good my Hubby wouldn't let me share it!! I add chopped tomatoes (with skin and seeds) and bring to a boil. Ingredients. This soup was the best. I doubled the recipe and it made enough for 5 people to have one medium sized bowl of soup each. I also used vegetable broth to make it vegetarian. A few notes about this recipe. It was very good. This recipe turned out excellent; the soup tasted so fresh and healthy. I've made this several times and always double the recipe. This was a delicious soup Charlotte. Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture, so that no lumps form, then stir in the rest. In a stockpot, over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, onion, cloves and chicken broth. 80 calories; protein 1.8g 4% DV; carbohydrates 9.4g 3% DV; fat 4.3g 7% DV; cholesterol 11.8mg 4% DV; sodium 742.9mg 30% DV. I used whole tomatos, no peeling of the skin necessary, and the seeds. Although, I must admit I made several changes - mostly based on previous reviews! Mix chicken broth, salt, sugar, dill, black pepper, celery salt, and cloves into tomato mixture. It tastes better than any store-bought soup.—Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes instead—just swap in … This soup is very sophisticated and I think would be great for a dinner party. I put the entire pot of soup in my blender (be careful! Bring to a boil, and gently boil for about 20 minutes to blend all of the flavors. They are one of the BEST brands of canned tomatoes and the next best thing to fresh! Discard any stuff left over in the food mill. I’ve been making it for two summers now. © Copyright 2020, 20 Things to Cook This Month That Have Nothing to Do With Thanksgiving, 15 Vegan Muffin Recipes for Easy Breakfasts, 15 Comfort Food Dinners That Start With Creamy Alfredo Sauce, 2-Ingredient Snacks That Are Too Easy Not to Make, Use Your Stale Bread in These Savory Bread Puddings, 13 Spiked Apple Cider Cocktails to Celebrate the Season, 15 Comfort Food Casseroles Inspired by World Cuisines, 12 Recipes to Turn Extra Chicken into Healthy Main Dish Salads, 15 Ground Beef Soup Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners, Ground Turkey Slow Cooker Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals, 11 Top Chicken Casseroles That Lean to the Healthy Side, 12 Classic Italian Recipes Made Easy in the Instant Pot, Nutrition Some of us put a little milk in our individual servings. Try the Greykitty customized version of this recipe. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cover … Few additives and fresh, ripe tomatoes. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. I like my tomato soup creamy, so after taking out the bay leaf I poured it in the blender and it came out very creamy. Add comma separated list of ingredients to include in recipe. Great flavor. Gradually add water, stirring constantly until thickened. I only add a half tsp sugar. Bring to a boil, and gently boil for about 20 minutes to blend all of the flavors. A bit chunky, but good flavor. The customized version was delicious and will make it over and over. Most people won't think twice about serving basic cornbread when is on the table. I doubled the recipe and it made enough for 5 people to have one medium sized bowl of soup each. Delicious! It was fabulous. I was short on time, and put it in hot. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. 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