Recipe
Tomato Soup
Creamy, hearty tomato soup with basil. Vegan and comforting.
Tomato Soup takes about 35 minutes and makes 4 servings. Each serving has 153 kcal.
- Preparation
- 10 minutes
- Cooking
- 25 minutes
- Total time
- 35 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 153 kcal
- Protein
- 4.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 16.3 g
- Fat
- 7.6 g
Ingredients
- Canned peeled tomatoes800 g
- Red onion1 pc
- Garlic3 cloves
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Basil6 g
- Vegetable stock400 ml
- Sugar0.5 tsp
- Salt1 pinch
- Pepper1 pinch
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop 1 onion and 3 cloves of garlic.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add the 3 cloves of garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
Tip: Do not burn garlic or it will turn bitter.
- 4
Add 800 g of canned tomatoes (with juice), 400 ml of vegetable stock and 6 g of basil. Stir and bring to a boil.
- 5
- 6
Remove basil stems. Blend the soup until smooth and creamy - use a stick blender, or blend in batches filling the jug only halfway (hot liquid expands). Add ½ teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper if needed.
Tip: A little sugar balances the acidity of tomatoes.
Cooking methods
On the stove
Medium heavy-bottomed pot. Sauté onions on medium, reduce to low for the 15-minute simmer. Gas allows easy flame adjustment. Keep the lid slightly ajar to release steam and concentrate the tomato flavor.
On induction
Level 5–6 for sautéing, reduce to level 2–3 for simmering. After blending, reheat gently at level 2. Induction maintains a steady low simmer without scorching - ideal for tomato-based soups that can stick to the bottom.
Over an open fire
Works well over a low campfire or ash-covered coals. Bring to a boil over the fire, then move the pot to the edge of the coals for the 15-minute simmer. The faint smokiness pairs surprisingly well with the tomato flavor.
Recipe questions
- How long does this recipe take?
- Plan for about 35 minutes from start to finish.
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
- Can I cook this recipe on induction?
- Yes. Level 5–6 for sautéing, reduce to level 2–3 for simmering. After blending, reheat gently at level 2. Induction maintains a steady low simmer without scorching - ideal for tomato-based soups that can stick to the bottom.
- Can I cook this recipe over an open fire?
- Yes. Works well over a low campfire or ash-covered coals. Bring to a boil over the fire, then move the pot to the edge of the coals for the 15-minute simmer. The faint smokiness pairs surprisingly well with the tomato flavor.
- Which dietary preferences does this recipe support?
- This recipe is tagged: vegetarian, vegan.
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