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When you have a craving for a soul-warming cup of tomato soup, you don't have to settle for a version out of a can. Our guide, how to make tomato soup, presents a simple recipe to make your own fresh soup, along with several variations to give it additional flavors, textures and nutrients.
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Tomato Soup Tips
- Use canned, fresh or roasted tomatoes in the tomato soup.
- Make a smooth soup by pureeing the mixture with an immersion blender or blender.
- If the soup is too thick, add more stock until it's the desired consistency.
- Create a creamy tomato soup by adding heavy cream after blending.
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Introduction
- Whether you want to use it as a dip for your grilled cheese sandwich, as a starter for a delicious Italian meal or simply a way to warm up on a chilly day, a cup of tomato soup will definitely hit the spot. Once you discover how easy it is to make this delicious starter, you'll be eager to experiment with recipe variations to create a version of your own.
What You'll Need
- Gather the following kitchen tools and ingredients to make four to six servings of the smooth and flavorful tomato soup.
Making Tomato Soup
- After you've found all of the items for the tomato soup, you should be able to create it in about 30 minutes.
- Place the butter in the saucepan and melt over medium-low heat.Martha Stewart: tomato soup (January 2008)
- Add the onion and garlic.Martha Stewart: Creamy Tomato Soup (October 2008)
- Stir continuously until the onions are translucent and soft.Martha Stewart: Creamy Tomato Soup (October 2008)
- Add the canned tomatoes such as stewed, whole peeled or whole plum tomatoes to the mixture.Recipezaar: Quick Homemade Tomato Soup
- -You can also use chopped fresh tomatoes instead of the canned variety.All Recipes: Garden Fresh Tomato Soup
- -Also consider roasting a combination of fresh heirloom, cherry, vine and plum tomatoes to give the soup additional flavor.Food Network: Roasted Tomato Soup
- Add the veggie stock and salt and pepper to taste.Martha Stewart: Creamy Tomato Soup (October 2008)
- Bring the soup to a boil.All Recipes: Garden Fresh Tomato Soup
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.Martha Stewart: tomato soup (January 2008)
- Once the soup has simmered, use an immersion blender or food processor to puree it until it's smooth.Recipezaar: Quick Homemade Tomato Soup
- -You can also puree the soup in batches in a blender.Martha Stewart: tomato soup (January 2008)
- -If the soup is too thick, even after blending, add more stock until it's the desired consistency.Martha Stewart: tomato soup (January 2008)
- To create a creamy tomato soup, return the pureed soup to a pot on low heat and whisk in heavy cream.Food Network: Roasted Tomato Soup
- Serve immediately or store the tomato soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat over a medium-high flame before serving.Martha Stewart: Creamy Tomato Soup (October 2008)
Variations
- Once you've mastered the basic tomato soup recipe, create a version with different flavors and textures with one of these hearty variations.
- Combine tomatoes with ingredients like fennel, celery, red bell peppers and sweet onion and chill to create refreshing gazpacho.Real Simple: Gazpacho Recipe (September 2005)
- Add red chili pepper to give the tomato soup extra kick.Martha Stewart: Spicy Tomato Soup
- Blend in day-old bread to create a Tuscan bread soup.Martha Stewart: Bread and Tomato Soup
- Chickpeas and roasted red peppers add flavor, texture and color to the tomato soup.Martha Stewart: Spiced Chickpea and Tomato Soup
- Noodles give the tomato soup added heartiness.All Recipes: Grandma's Tomato Soup
- Use basil and whipping cream to make a creamy tomato soup with Italian flavor.All Recipes: Basil Tomato Soup
- Impart a smoky flavor by roasting the tomatoes before adding them to the soup.BBC Food: Roasted Tomato and Creme Fraiche Soup
