Fresh Tomato Soup

By
Stephanie Gallagher
Stephanie Gallagher
Stephanie Gallagher is a journalist and food writer who has authored multiple cookbooks.
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Updated on 11/1/19
Tomato soup
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 40 mins
Servings: 8 servings

When your garden is overflowing with fresh tomatoes, this is the soup to make. Not only does this recipe showcase the sweet flavor of fresh tomatoes beautifully, it is also extremely versatile. You can make this soup with any fresh tomatoes you have, from cherry tomatoes to beefsteak tomatoes. By pureeing the soup, you don't need to seed or peel the tomatoes―everything just gets mixed in the blender―and you don't need any cream either.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups fresh tomatoes (chopped, any kind)
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 quart vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • Dash kosher salt (or to taste)
  • Dash freshly-ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons sugar

Steps to Make It

  1. Place tomatoes, onions, garlic and broth in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and let simmer 20 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the onions and garlic are soft. Season with salt and pepper.​

  2. Transfer mixture in batches to a blender, and puree until smooth (I use my Vita-Mix Blender (compare prices), which I love, but it is pricey.)​

  3. Heat butter in another large soup pot over medium heat. Add flour, whisking until mixture turns golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.​

  4. Whisk the pureed tomato soup into butter-flour roux. Stir balsamic vinegar and sugar into the soup. Heat until tomato soup thickens. Taste, and adjust seasonings (add more salt, pepper, vinegar and/or sugar, as needed).​

  5. Ladle the soup into bowls, and serve, garnished with chopped fresh basil. Or let the soup cool completely, and transfer to freezer-safe containers to freeze.

Use Caution When Blending Hot Ingredients

Steam expands quickly in a blender, and can cause ingredients to splatter everywhere or cause burns. To prevent this, fill the blender only one-third of the way up, vent the top, and cover with a folded kitchen towel while blending.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
197 Calories
7g Fat
30g Carbs
6g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 622mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Protein 6g
Calcium 101mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)