An easy, classic tomato soup
Everyone should have an easy-to-whip up classic tomato soup in their recipe repetoire. This is so simple to make and yet fresh and tangy-tasting - it's perfect with a little Greek yoghurt or cream stirred through it and some parmesan toasts.
Servings 4 -5
Calories 172kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped finely
- 1 carrot peeled and chopped into small pieces (optional)
- 2 sticks of celery chopped finely
- 2 garlic cloves sliced or crushed
- 28 ounces of tomatoes in their juice (two cans) whole or chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock best quality
- freshly ground salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- a drizzle or two of balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon or so of sugar optional
to serve (optional)
- bread or rolls sprinkled with parmesan cheese and broiled UK = grilled!
- a little Greek yoghurt or cream to stir in at the table
Instructions
- Heat up a good lug of olive oil in a large deep pan on a medium heat, then add the onion, carrot (if using) and celery. Put the lid on the pan and leave it all to cook for about ten minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute or two.
- Add the tomatoes and stock and simmer for another ten minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth with a food processor or hand held blender (or you can leave it a little chunky if you prefer), then add salt and pepper to taste and the basil and blend for a few seconds longer.
- Tip the soup back in the pan and add the vinegar and sugar if including. Heat back up a little if necessary and serve, with bread and yoghurt/cream if you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 974mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3115IU | Vitamin C: 22.8mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3.2mg