🍅 Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe
✅ Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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800g (28 oz) canned whole tomatoes (or ~6 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped)
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1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
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1 tsp sugar (optional, helps balance acidity)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1/2 tsp dried basil or oregano (optional)
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1/4 cup heavy cream or milk (optional, for creaminess)
🔪 Instructions
1. Sauté Aromatics
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In a pot, heat olive oil/butter over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
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Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
2. Add Tomatoes
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Add canned tomatoes (with juice) or fresh tomatoes.
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Break them up with a spoon if whole.
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Add broth, sugar, salt, pepper, and herbs.
3. Simmer
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Bring to a simmer.
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Cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Blend the Soup
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Use an immersion blender right in the pot, or transfer to a blender (in batches) and blend until smooth.
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Return to pot.
⚠️ Be careful when blending hot liquids — do it in small amounts and hold the lid down with a towel if using a regular blender.
5. Add Cream (Optional)
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Stir in cream or milk to desired creaminess.
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Adjust salt, pepper, or sugar to taste.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Top with a swirl of cream or fresh basil.
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Pair with grilled cheese, croutons, or buttered toast.
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Add cooked pasta or rice to make it heartier.