Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe
There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of homemade tomato soup on a chilly day. With fresh, simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a comforting meal that will please the whole family. We are excited to share with you a delicious and easy homemade tomato soup recipe that is perfect for any day of the week. This soup is made with fresh tomatoes, carrots, celery and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 rib celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all the ingredients. Dice the onion, slice the carrots and zucchini, chop the celery, and mince the garlic cloves.
- Heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and season with a little salt. Cook, stirring often, for about 7 minutes or until the onion starts to soften.
- Add the sliced carrots and chopped celery to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute or until fragrant.
- Add the sliced zucchini to the pot and cook for a few minutes, until it starts to soften.
- Pour in the vegetable stock, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very soft and tender.
- Remove the soup from heat and use an immersion blender to puree it until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend the soup less.
- Taste the soup and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve the soup hot with your choice of toppings such as croutons, fresh herbs, or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
If your blender is heat-safe, you can use it instead of an immersion blender. However, if your blender container is not heat-safe, allow the cooked soup to cool down before blending it in batches. After blending, reheat the soup to eating temperature if you plan to serve it immediately.