Homestyle Creamy Tomato Soup
Ingredients: 9
A hearty and comforting tomato soup made with farm fresh ingredients, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
| 2 | cups chicken broth |
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| 4 | cups ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (approx. 5 large tomatoes) |
| ⅓ | cup coarsely chopped sweet onion |
| ½ | cup coarsely chopped celery (approximately 3 large ribs) |
| ½ | teaspoon sugar |
| light cream | |
| 1 | tablespoon fresh basil (optional) or 1 fresh dill, chopped (optional) |
| salt, to taste | |
| fresh ground pepper, to taste |
Instructions
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- Begin by placing all ingredients, except the cream and fresh herbs, in a large saucepan.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup to your desired consistency. I personally enjoy some tomato chunks for texture.
- For a creamier texture, stir in light cream gradually, starting with 1/2 cup and adjusting to taste based on the tomato flavor. Heat the soup gently over low heat.
- Before serving, add in fresh herbs if desired, and season with salt and pepper to taste. This soup can be served hot or chilled, depending on your preference.
Jul 22, 2024