This tomato soup recipe is simple, quick, and perfect to make when tomatoes are ripe in gardens and farmers’ markets for a delicious summertime treat. Delicious with garlic bread or a grilled cheese sandwich.
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::30 mins
Total Time::35 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
4 cloves garlic
1 large slice of onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic cloves, and a large slice of onion in a stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and gently simmer for about 20 minutes to blend flavors.
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Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl, or pan. Discard any stuff left over in the food mill.
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Melt butter over medium heat in the now empty stockpot. Stir in flour to make a roux by cooking, whisking constantly, until mixture turns medium brown.
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Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture to prevent lumps from forming, then stir in the rest.
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Season with sugar and salt to taste.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the best tomatoes to use for tomato soup?
Plum, Heirloom, Roma, or San Marzano tomatoes are all great options if you a looking to buy fresh tomatoes for soup. They are generally richer and have the best texture to create soup.
Learn More:What are Heirloom Tomatoes? How should you fix bland tomato soup? Add fresh basil. This is a guaranteed way to make your soup fresh and flavorful.Brown tomato paste with some butter and add it to your soup. When making your roux, this is a great opportunity to add in half a can or more of tomato paste with your butter and flour. How do you thicken tomato soup? If you have a parmesan rind in your fridge, consider adding that to your soup as it simmers. While tomato paste can fix bland soup, it can also thicken it. If you add tomato paste to your roux or at any point while the soup simmers, it will help thicken the soup up.Consider making a slurry and adding it your soup. A slurry is one part cornstarch to two parts cold water. You don't need to use that much for a slurry to work either. A teaspoon or tablespoon of cornstarch will suffice. What is the difference between tomato soup and tomato bisque?
Tomato bisque is also a type of soup, but it often uses milk or heavy whipping cream. The texture of tomato bisque will be creamier and richer, as a result. If this sounds like your recipe, check out Chef John's Tomato Bisque.
Learn More:Chef John’s Tomato Bisque