Best Tomato Soup Ii Recipes

HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP (FRESH TOMATOES)

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Roasted garden fresh tomatoes and fresh herbs create the perfect simple tomato soup.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories Soup

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes
4 cloves garlic (peeled)
½ onion (diced)
½ red bell pepper (diced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil/parsley/oregano)
fresh basil & parsley for serving
¼ cup parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
½ cup heavy cream (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Wash and cut tomatoes (cut in half for smaller apricot sized tomatoes, cut larger tomatoes into quarters or eighths).
Place tomatoes, garlic, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, pepper and dried herbs on a large pan.
Roast 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil 3-4 minutes or until some of the tomatoes get a little bit of char color on them.
Bring chicken broth to a boil, add tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Using a hand blender, blend mixture until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream if using.
Top with parmesan cheese, croutons or a drizzle of heavy cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 366 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST EVER TOMATO SOUP

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Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this tomato soup recipe is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. You can't beat this homemade version of the classic. - Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
1 container (32 ounces) chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream, optional
Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

In a 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil, butter and pepper flakes over medium heat until butter is melted. Add carrots and onion; cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and dried basil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to let flavors blend, 20-25 minutes. , Remove pan from heat. Using a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. If desired, slowly stir in heavy cream, stirring continuously to incorporate; return to stove to heat through. Top servings with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges