Published Sep 18, 2022 Updated Sep 04, 2024
Classic Tomato Soup Recipe
This vibrant classic tomato soup is one of the best healthy soup recipes for any occasion and all season. It’s easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients that everyone has in their kitchen. The soup is fairly creamy, rich and packed with tons of flavors from the herbs. Finishing the soup with Crème fraîche (or heavy cream) to make it more smooth and balance out the taste with a light sweetness. Dip this savory, tangy tomato soup with cheesy Parmesan Garlic Bread for a hearty meal that is absolutely delicious and irresistible.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe is fail-proof and effortless to make. Get all the ingredients you need and cook them for 20 minutes, blend until smooth, then the soup is ready to go. Make the soup ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator for the next day. It’s perfect to enjoy both cold and warm. It’s also a freezer-friendly recipe. Pack the soup into small portions and ladle each potion into a ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe Ingredients
This easy homemade classic tomato soup requires only a few basic ingredients.
Olive oil Unsalted butter White onion Garlic All-purpose flour Chicken broth Canned whole tomatoes Caster sugar Fresh thyme Salt Ground black pepper
For serving, you may top the soup with a teaspoon of Crème fraîche (or heavy cream) and sprinkle more chopped basil, chives or dill to jazz up the flavor.
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How To Make Classic Tomato Soup
There are tons of different ways to make delicious tomato soup, and this is the best and easiest. First, melt the butter and olive oil in a dutch oven or a large pot. Add onion and garlic, then sauté in the oil for a few minutes. Next, coat the onion and garlic with all-purpose flour, then add the rest of the ingredients. Bring the soup to a simmer and continually stir it to prevent the flour from sticking to the bottom. Simmer the soup for 20 minutes and puree with a blender or a food processor. Serve warm with chopped chives and Crème fraîche (or heavy cream) drizzle on top.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips below.
Continually stir the soup once added all ingredients to the dutch oven so the flour won’t stick to the bottom. Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to get all the flavor from the herbs. Cook the soup with low-sodium chicken broth or water and add more salt to taste for serving if desired.
What To Serve With Classic Tomato Soup
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