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
Tomato Soup - finished dish

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. 1

    Finely chop onion and garlic.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.

    Tip: Do not burn garlic or it will turn bitter.

  4. 4

    Add canned tomatoes (with juice), vegetable stock and basil. Stir and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes covered, stirring occasionally.

  6. 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 sugar, salt and pepper to taste.

    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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