Description
Creamy “5 ingredient tomato soup” delivers comfort in a bowl, blending simple pantry staples into liquid gold. Rich, velvety goodness awaits when you dive into this Mediterranean-inspired classic that satisfies hunger with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (28 ounces / 794 grams) cans whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and halved
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Dairy:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Heat butter in a substantial cooking vessel over medium flame, introducing halved onion and whole garlic cloves to create a fragrant foundational layer.
- Allow aromatics to soften and develop golden-brown edges, releasing their deep, rich essence for approximately 5 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes with their natural juices and complementary broth, stirring to integrate ingredients thoroughly.
- Adjust heat to a gentle simmer, partially covering the pot to concentrate flavors and allow liquid to meld harmoniously for half an hour.
- Remove from heat source and transform the rustic mixture into a silky-smooth consistency using an immersion blender or carefully transferring to a standard blender.
- Delicately season with salt and freshly cracked pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Elevate the dining experience by garnishing with crisp croutons, vibrant fresh basil leaves, or pairing alongside a decadent grilled cheese companion for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Slice onions and garlic evenly to ensure consistent caramelization and flavor distribution throughout the soup.
- Use ripe, high-quality canned tomatoes for a deeper, more robust tomato flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Experiment with herb variations like adding fresh thyme or oregano during simmering to create unique flavor profiles that complement the tomato base.
- For a dairy-free or vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, maintaining the soup’s rich and comforting essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg