Homestyle Creamy Tomato Soup
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
| 1. | Begin by placing all ingredients, except the cream and fresh herbs, in a large saucepan. |
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| 2. | Allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. |
| 3. | Using an immersion blender, puree the soup to your desired consistency. I personally enjoy some tomato chunks for texture. |
| 4. | 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. |
| 5. | 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 119.5 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Fat | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 6.5 g |
Published on Jul 22, 2024 by Luminița