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Fresh Tomato Soup

Cultural Context

Fresh tomato soup has its roots in Italian cuisine, where tomatoes are a staple ingredient. Traditionally made during the summer when tomatoes are at their peak, this soup embodies the flavors of the season. It is often served as a light meal or appetizer and can be enjoyed hot or cold. Today, variations of tomato soup are popular worldwide, with many recipes incorporating different herbs and spices to enhance the flavor.

ItalianITsoup
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 lbs fresh tomatoes
1 medium white onion
4 whole cloves of garlic
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and available year-round.

1

Start by stewing down fresh tomatoes, white onion, and whole cloves of garlic in a pot.

2

Add chicken stock to the vegetables and simmer for about 20 minutes until everything is softened.

3

Use a food mill to break everything down, separating skins and seeds, or use an immersion blender or regular blender if preferred.

4

Melt butter in a pot and add flour, cooking until it reaches a light brown color.

5

Add the tomato mixture to the pot with the roux.

6

Season the soup with sugar and salt to taste, and finish with fresh basil and cracked pepper.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Equipment Needed

large potimmersion blendercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Tomato BisqueTomato Puree
Local Name: Zuppa di Pomodoro Fresco

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