Hi Natasha, this is tata from the Philippines! So glad you loved it! Nice to know that the substitution that you used worked great! I hope it warms up over there soon! I didnt splash my kitchen using then emulsifier but did get soup on my shirt. Hi Stephan, we believe we found the perfect balance, but you can reduce the onion if youd like. Another post on another site mentioned an additional technique for using the stick blender to tilt it a bit sideways (which is how I do it) but keep it under the liquid. Yummy! Bring the soup to a boil and then lower the heat and gently simmer for 15 minutes. The final product was great and this is how I will make it from here on! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Looking forward to eating this on cold winter days. Add minced garlic and saut 1 minute until fragrant. Hi MJ, Made the 8 servings separate for me and my cousin for lunch this week. Simple ingredients and the recipe left room for error/adjustments. I would definitely make this again! Hi Brooke, I took a look through the comment, and I dont see anyone mentioning that just yet. Thanks for the wonderful feedback and review. Thank you for this kind review! But it may work; if you happen to try freezing it, Id love to know if it works out. Blend them to get the smooth juice. The quality of tomatoes is where that issue is. I You gotta try it. Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I have made this dozens of times. Im so happy that you enjoyed it, Patty! Hi Ron, I think that will work. They cost more, but theres a good reason for that. Thank you for sharing. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Added butternut squash and handful of dog food as my husband likes the crunch. Hi Sandra, please see the common questions section above. Im happy you love this recipe, Kenna! Fall has arrived and with it, the immediate need for Instant Pot Tomato Soup! Ill let you know how it goes! Rub with your fingers until you smell lemon; set aside. I hope youll love all the recipes that you will try, Tracey. Add the shallot, garlic and the salt to the pan. Sent once a week. I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). Hi Sandy! Add garlic and dried basil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Welcome to my kitchen! You want the onions to be golden brown and translucent. I used 2 15 oz cans of diced tomatoes and 4 twelve oz cans of tomato sauce iin place of the crushed tomatoes. I will omit them next time. Thank you for sharing this kind review! I get *no* splatters with that method combined with yours about making circles while you blend! Then cook on low for seven to eight hours or on high for three to four hours. Made it with some grilled chesss for dipping and it was the perfect fall comfort meal. I hope you saw my note to add salt to taste at the end. I make large batches and freeze in 12 ounce Tupperware. How do you serve homemade tomato pesto soup? I am sooo excited to hear this Sharon. This soup was amazing Keep the ingredients on hand in your pantry for fresh, healthy meals on demand. Remove and enjoy. Excellent recipe. Ive used it also to make a veggie soup with potatoes, carrots and celery, too, which I cooked first in chicken stock. FREE BONUS: 5 Secrets to Be a Better Cook! Hi Caroline! Bring to a boil. So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for sharing your comments and reviwe with us. Thanks for the review and for sharing that with us. . Has anyone tried this in the InstantPot? Thank you for sharing that with us, Veronica! Alternatively, transfer to a traditional blender and puree in batches, then return to pot. ENJOY. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese and return to a simmer. The heavy cream balanced off the soup perfectly. Fresh Tomato Soup with Crispy Cheese Toast, My Amazing Tomato Basil Soup (Like Applebee's), 15 Tasty Tomato Soups to Help Use Up Your Garden-Fresh Tomatoes, Classic Dairy-Free Cream of Tomato and Basil Soup, Instant Pot Easy Vegan Tomato and Basil Soup. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionists advice. Next time I will make it with the grilled cheese:) Now Im intrigued:)). The sugar will help caramelize the onions and greatly improves the flavour. (probably because I dont even like tomatoes!) Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, sugar, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Youll want to make sure you dont go past the fill line in your pot. WELCOME! This is the best soup ever you should try it. Hello Susanna, thanks for sharing your good comments and feedback with us. I have a Pampered Chef Deluxe Cooking Blender and was wondering about cooking this soup in there. Thanks for sharing. It adds a nice subtle flavor that doesnt taste like a coconut. This was delicious! It is perfect with grilled cheese, hope it becomes your new favorite combo! Made the grilled cheese to go along with it and it was amazing! Hi Kim! Is there a link for your grilled cheese recipe in the article as well? Step 1. I had too many extra tomatoes left over from a canning project, so just crushed them in my blender. I cooked on high pressure for 15 minutes and then natural released for 10 minutes. First time making tomato soup. Wonderful. Another great one. Combine fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes to make this rich tomato soup with a homemade basil pesto perfect for the depths of winter. Directions: Press Saute and add the olive oil and butter. These are treasured family heirlooms that I have developed over the last 45 years and have now converted for the Instant Pot. Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium high heat. It happened. But, wowamazing. Stir to recombine and adjust the seasonings to taste. OMGOSH! My favorite soup! Thats just awesome! Sauted the onions for maybe ten minutes until I started to see some browning on the bottom. No changes necessary. Didnt use the immersion blender but definitely will for the leftovers! This was theeee easiest Tomato Soup recipe! Perfect recipe. Excellent! Great idea, Sandy! This sounds amazing! The tomatoes in this soup taste robust, as if youve made Instant Pot tomato soup with fresh tomatoes, but really its an easy combination of canned tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes. Thanks so much!! i always thought home made tomato soup was really hard. I plan on making this soup tomorrow, can I add shredded mozzarella cheese instead of the parmesan? So delish! You can substitute the fresh basil with about 1 Tbsp of dried basil for the soup. I made this as described except added a little xtra chicken broth and cream. Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Tresa! I can always count on your recipes. Instead of running out to get canned tomatoes I diced some fresh ones I had which didnt take too long (I made half the recipe). 1 (11.11- ounce) jar Bio Orto Datterini Tomatoes, drained, 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, 2 tablespoons chives, optional for garnish. Thank you, Natasha! I am not rating this recipe. The kids are on a tomato soup and grilled cheese kick. I pured with my immersion blender. I had a tomato soup I perfected, even wrote it down, but then I couldnt find it after I moved from Colorado to Florida. My husband loved it too. It is perfect. It will bubble up a bit, and take out acidity. So excited to get my hands on it! I saw someone else share this comment Very good and easy soup. However, I made some substitutions and additions. THANK YOU, Natasha. The touch of fresh basilon the money. I have only tested the recipe as written, so it would be a complete experiment. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Im sure I wouldve had tomato soup everywhere. Cut the lemon into wedges for serving. Add the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the hot pan. I used Furmano tomatoes, and Ill switch brands next time to see if theres a difference, but I am keeping the baking soda option in my notes for others. We added a little chili powder and Italian seasoning and saved the cheese as a garnish only. My sons, not particularly tomato lovers, loved this creamy tomato soup. Im a little OCD and 3 cups of chopped onions can vary so much depending on your chef skills. I hope it works out well! Serve the soup with a lemon wedge for squeezing over. Also, make sure to add the cream and parmesan to help offset the acidity. Hi Heather! Hi Ron, when I make this soup, I always use vegetable broth (we have a vegan family member). I put my leftover soup in 2 containers that hold 6 cups each. Add the sugar, salt and pepper. It sounds like you have a new favorite, Neomi! I made your tomato soup last night. Just made this soup today and it tasted great! You would have to adjust seasoning to taste. Taste for any additional seasonings before serving. Added Salt at the end and did not blend. Hi there, thanks for sharing that with us. We used crushed though, so maybe you can help them along by crushing them, but that may work! I made this soup today because our tomatoes seem to be getting bugs and cracks. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. The sun dried tomatoes really did make the flavor of the soup fabulous. Youre so welcome! Your email address will not be published. I hate fresh basil so I used dried (I know but it tastes different) along with dried oregano and celery seed. Its truly the best ever! In fact Im using the rest of my tomatoes to can this soup, Ill had the cream and parm when warming up. Simmer together for 5 minutes. I did my own subs as well. Place the other slice of bread butter side up on top of the cheese. I could eat tomato soup all year long! I also add Almond milk in replace of the heavy cream and avoid the parmesan. Thats so great! Your email address will not be published. Easy, step-by-step Instant Pot recipe instructions that even a novice can follow for perfect results. I hope that helps! With some items being scarce at the grocery stores right now, all I could find were whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes in the can. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Emma Lewis shows you how, Make our simple, budget-friendly tomato, pasta and chickpea soup in just 30 minutes. Hello Natasha, I commented last year on the tomato soup and tested freezing it. Im so happy you enjoyed it, Carole! Just wanted to let you know, I made the tomatoe soup in my Instapot (I have had it for about a year now and never used it till I saw your recipe) The tomatoe soup came out delicious!!! Thank you. Awesome, Nina! Ive never had a bad recipe from you, and this could totally be me and my taste buds, but I do think the baking soda suggestion is worth mentioning. Its thick, tangy and delicious! Made this last night (as per recipe) & it turned out terrific! Add 4 cups of water, the lentils and 1 teaspoon salt. Was absolutely delicious. Stir until the tomato paste is a shade darker and sticking to the bottom of the pot, 2 to 4 minutes. Thank you for this kind review! Serve this decadent risotto alongside chicken or roasted vegetables for a delicious complete meal. I would make this again in a heartbeat. I added minced bacon into mine at the same time as the onions and omg so flavourful! Hi Joni, Stainless steel, ceramic, glass, and metal cookware with enamel coating are all nonreactive. For the tomatoes: 4 pounds ripe tomatoes; extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; For the soup: 3 herb sprigs; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion finely diced; 5 cloves garlic, minced; Thank you for sharing. This is so good. Ive cooked several of your recipes and loved ALL of them. Such a nice soup with cooler temps. 29 Ratings. Delicious tomato soup recipe-the *one* Ive been trying like crazy to find that is tasty, comforting, and flat out delicious. This recipe is quick and flavorful. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. I honestly havent tried freezing this to advise. It's a comforting recipe to make and eat throughout the year. Close and seal the Instant Pot. If you love this Tomato Soup, then you wont want to miss these cozy soup recipes from our easy Chicken Noodle Soup to luxurious Beef Stew. We had it with the grilled cheese sandwiches also your recipe. I used half SanMarzano whole tomatoes and half regular diced tomatoes. All Tomato Soup Recipes Ideas. Increase heat to medium-high, scrape any browned bits stuck to the pot and stir to break up the big chunks of tomato paste. . Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. Thank you for a delicious soup recipe! This filling soup is full of fibre and veg, plus it's low in fat. Place both baking sheets in the oven and bake until the vegetables are softened and beginning to brown. Not wanting to blow the calories and sugar content up, I then used 1.5 tsp. Thank you and your husband for your hard work great videos. You could just make this tomato-rich red lentil soup its earthy and sweet, delicious on its own. This was absolutely delicious. Add the garlic. I was worried to add too much cream and sugar and hide the tomatoe taste. Gazpacho is widely consumed in Spanish cuisine as well as in Portugal. I made a half batch and immediately regretted my decision to do so. Place the goat cheese on top of the lentils, then sprinkle the goat cheese with the lemon-herb mixture. Stir in the wine and cook until it is fully absorbed, another 2 minutes. Drizzle olive oil over the tomato mixture and season with salt and pepper. Im sure you will be making more of this soup moving forward. Im so glad you and the kids enjoyed it, Karine! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Eric! Made this for lunch after my son hinted last week he would like grilled cheese and tomato soup. It originated in the region of Andalucia in southern Spain. Thank you for sharing that with us. Meanwhile, zest the lemon into a small bowl. Koula teaches cooking classes to tourists in Crete and has been hired to teach classes in other countries as well. Hi Jody, I dont have a recipe for a grilled cheese sandwich at this time. Love this soup and love that we can have it year round made with my own tomatos. Serve hot with a light drizzle of olive oil and crotons on top. Im looking forward to your feedback about the freezing process! Hi Susan! Thank you for yet another recipe my opinionated family all agrees on. My husband likes pepper jack. Thank you for the consistently easy and enjoyable recipes. Alternatively, freeze the soup for up to three months. If you decide to try it, Id love to hear how it goes! There are plenty of really good fancy-sassy tomato soup recipes to try, if that's what you want. Find recipes for creamy tomato soup, roasted tomato soup, and more! I followed the rest of the recipe as is but added two tsp of sugar instead of 1 TBS and added 1 TBS of balsamic vinegar at the end with the cream and Parm. One thing I did differently, I used fresh tomatoes that I peeled and put in the blender first before adding to the pot. Do you think that this soup will freeze well? I didnt have stock so used water, and used oat milk instead of heavy cream. I like cutting mine into 4 triangular pieces. We also dont eat meat on Friday. Partially cover the pot and bring to a simmer, then completely cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the lentils start to break down and lose their shape, 15 to 20 minutes. I did see that several of your other commenters had the same problem, but not many. Neither of us are big tomato soup fans but I gotta recommend this to anyone who is in the fence about tomato soup!! Unfortunately my wife is allergic to tomatoes so I will be cooking it for myself only. Can I substitute lactaid milk? My family likes it thick and not watery. You can't beat this homemade version of the classic. It will be worth the wait. This was delicious!! Just made thisvery good and easy recipe.. added a little more 1/2 and 1/2 to it so thin it out just a littleused fresh and dried Basil which I also added morelove Basil flavoringand used the immersion blender to make it creamierrecommend you blend it or its kind of like a suace more than a soup. I havent had that experience, but with all things tomato that may happen. Thank you, Karry! But this soup turned out sooo sour! Super yummy! The first morning when I stepped outside, then turned promptly right back around to grab my sweater. It sounds like you have a new favorite, Laura! Meet Ruth . Im going to make it now for sure b/c of your response! So you should always go with what you normally do. The best combination! Youre welcome! Thank you for sharing that with us. *By completing this form you're signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time. Since tomatoes form the base of this soup, their quality is most important. i am thinking of waiting to add the cream and add it when I heat it up after it has been frozen. Original recipe is great . Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat while stirring to make sure that the flour is not sticking to the bottom or sides of the pan. Mmmm. Happy to hear that you loved this recipe! Followed recipe except omitted onions cuz we dont like them. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. My family now enjoys the grilled cheese that I perfected along side with this very yummy Tomato Basil Soup. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. First and last tomato soup recipe Ill ever need. Youll still want to saute the sundried tomatoes and garlic, but then add all ingredients to a crockpot instead. I have not tested it bur one of my readers said, I cooked in a crock pot overnight, served with shredded parmesan and crispy bacon crumbled. I hope that helps! could I substitute sour cream for the heavy cream?? I hope this is helpful! We have a ton of San Marzano tomatoes ripening fast. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Theres something here for everyone. Great flavor ! Also it is very important not to use a reactive pot (please see ore on that in the post above). I absolutely love this soup..So easy to make its delicious.This is now my go to soup!! Hi Sandi! You may, Click here to rate this recipe in the comments section below, 20 Best Mediterranean Diet Snacks (At Home and Store-Bought), Mediterranean Diet Vs Keto: A Practical Deep Dive, Spanish Salt and Vinegar Chicken (Pollo en Salmorejo), Portokalopita (Traditional Greek Orange Cake). I used dried basil because thats all I had on hand. That is great for us. Yes, you can use fresh tomatoes but youll need to make your own crushed tomatoes out of them (which can be a time-consuming process). seems like its a lot of onion. Made this for dinner this evening and it was amazing! Place the vegetables into a food processor and pulse until you have a thick chunky mixture. My husbands traditional birthday meal is tomato soup with green chili bacon grilled cheese, and I made this for him yesterday. Thank you so much! Be sure to season to taste if substituting. Heat until the butter is fully melted. Hi Natasha, I am going to make this and take a batch to my son who lives two hours away when I visit him this weekend. It was still a hit! I followed this recipe as it was written out and I have to tell you, this was soooo Delicious that Im making it again. This will be my go to when craving tomato soup. Love it. I am 76 years young and I have made many pots of soup over my life time. Its warm and comforting, but features vibrant flavorsthe perfect soup to ease us into the changing seasons. Thanks! You can use any canned or jarred tomato, just be sure to drain the juice! I used Vegetable broth (all I had) and I added red pepper flakes (if I didnt my family would add them anyway). Heat a nonreactive pot or enameled dutch oven over medium heat. : pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Tell us about it! Im so glad you enjoyed it! Simple, and quite delicious and even better with cream and soda biscuits. Im glad you love my recipes. Easy to whip up once youve made it a couple times. The Best Homemade Tomato Soup Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 1 hr Total time: 1 hr 10 min It's tomato season! Here is my amazon affiliate link where I purchased it. I whipped it up this morning for my family which we will enjoy with Pesto Grilled Cheese sandwiches. Youre welcome! Saut 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden. Butter one side of 2 slices of bread I like American or Swiss or a slice of each. review our terms and privacy policy here. Thank you for sharing. I havent had that experience either but that could be why. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. If yours is more of a sauce, then I recommend using diced tomatoes in the can with their juice. I substituted sugar with Marsala, and coconut milk for heavy cream. Our crushed tomatoes are like a very, very thick tomato sauce with no chunks. We use a combination of cream, parmesan, and a little sugar to balance the soup. thanks! Im new to the kitchen so even your tip on hot food and blenders saved me from a scary mess! Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20-30 minutes until tomatoes fall apart easily. Thats wonderful, Gwen! Thanks for the delicious recipes. Mozarella melts well but doesnt get creamy and can remain string-like. Required fields are marked *. How will the process be? Tired of scrolling on the phone or going back and forth when cooking! Here are a couple of serving suggestions for this tomato and pesto soup: The tomato soup itself is vegan and gluten-free. Learn more Natasha's top tips to unleash your inner chef! Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. Can it be frozen? Hi Natasha, can I use some large vine tomatoes chopped finely which I need to use from my fridge and add to the tins of chopped toms in your recipe? This is the absolute best homemade tomato soup. My family loved it. Hi Crystal, I havent tested it that way but I have used canned diced tomatoes with great results. It makes a comforting supper or starter, Enjoy this family-favourite tomato soup with carrots, celery and pasta for a lighter supper. Thank you for sharing that with us. In this recipe, the melty cheese accompaniment happens right in the pot: Once the lentils are soft, top them with slices of herb-and-lemon-sprinkled goat cheese to warm. Thats so great! It turned out great . This recipe is the bomb! Season the onions and fennel with a little salt and pepper. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Using canned cherry tomatoes, like Datterini, give the best sweet tomato flavor. Wow! My daughter has a dairy allergy what would be a good substitute for the cream? Youre welcome! Powered by the ESHA Research Database 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with fresh basil. Thank you. Made with olive oil, garlic, sundried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, sugar/honey, and water/vegetable broth, its simple, delicious, and ready to eat in just 20 minutes. Hi Beth! Thank you for sharing that with us. Im so glad you loved this recipe! Great recipe Natasha. Thanks for sharing! This will be my go-to tomato soup recipe from now on! It is now my only tomato soup recipe. I hope it warms you up and you love it! Im so happy you enjoyed that. Add the chicken broth and cook, stirring often until the stock is almost entirely absorbed, about 5 minutes. Too bad Im still on calorie watching. Yum! Roast 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Thank you for sharing. Although these tomatoes come from a can, they actually taste better than fresh tomatoes I can find most of the year here (and when I do find good fresh tomatoes, I save them for enjoying raw). XO. 15 minutes, plus cooling and at least 3 hours chilling. Thank you for the review. made grilled cheese to eat with it. Im so happy you enjoyed that. My husband never loved tomato soup until he tried this Creamy Tomato Soup. It was absolutely delicious better than Panera bread. I add 1, 15oz can of diced tomatoes to the 56oz cans.i also let it simmer for 25 minutes much richer I use greek yogurt after blending instead of heavy cream. Thank you! If so, how long did you cook it? Cant wait. I would add more cream to combat excessive tomato acidity without having to add too much sugar. Cook stirring often until the tomatoes are all smashed and coated in the flavorful oil, about 3 minutes. I will definitely be saving this recipe! Read my disclosure policy. Also, The serving size can be found at the beginning of the print-friendly recipe card (located at the bottom of the recipe post), and you can use the serving size slider to adjust the recipe and make half of it if youd like. hi! Then just a quick release and added the cheese and cream and it was great. If you could let me know, Id appreciate that!