It’s soup season woohoo! Possibly the best season?
I love a good, fresh summer recipe, but honestly, nothing beats cozier fall and winter cooking. Soups, stews, chili; I’m all about comfort food. And this is the season for it.
This is a super delicious and ridiculously simple tomato soup recipe. It’s something that is cozy and homemade but without a lot of work or ingredients. I kept this very minimal for ingredients. But don’t worry about lacking flavor. The fresh basil adds tons! And the results? A warm and yummy bowl of tomato soup. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love a bowl of tomato soup.
There’s a certain nostalgia behind a meal like this. Growing up tomato soup was something to have on a cold night if you’re feeling a little under the weather, wanted something light, or just needed a good home-cooked meal. And of course, you have to dunk a grilled cheese into the tomato soup.
This recipe does not include a grilled cheese however that is always a highly recommended addition.
There is no grilled cheese, however, I do include an easy recipe for croutons. The best part is you can make a bunch of them and they store well for future soups, or salads, or anything that needs a little crunch on top.
So what makes up the soup? We’re going to cook an onion, some freshly diced tomatoes (although canned works too) with some tomato paste, broth, and seasoning. Puree and top with croutons. It’s that easy folks.
For this recipe you need :
- 1 onion, yellow or white works, diced
- Fresh domatoes cut into large pieces
- Tomato paste
- Vegetable broth
- Apple cider vinegar for a little kick
- A tiny bit of coconut sugar (you can also use regular sugar or maple syrup)
- A heaping half cup of freshly cut basil – I highly recommend using fresh basil and not dried. Fresh adds the best flavor for such a simple recipe
- Salt and pepper, dont skimp on these
All this is cooked up in a pot then blend. It takes under 20 minutes from start to finish. How great is that?
For the croutons use leftover sourdough. I like to keep part of a loaf of sourdough in the freezer for when I’m craving avocado toast, need a slice of bread for something, or want to make some croutons. You can also use store-bought croutons, use another type of bread, or skip it altogether. But I personally think any creamy soup needs to have a little crunch added to it.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375. For the croutons, toss a little olive oil (1-2 tsp), salt, and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes.
- For the soup, in a large pot heat a little oil. Saute the onion with a big pinch of salt for about 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes with a little more salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until soft and breaking apart.
- Stir in the paste, sugar, then the broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the basil then use a blender to blend it until smooth. Return to pan, stir in the vinegar. Simmer until ready to eat. Adjust salt anadpepper as needed
- Add croutons and enjoy!.
Looking for more cozy soup recipes? Check out some of my favorites below:
This is a ROASTED TOMATO SOUP – takes a little longer with the roasting, but man that brings out such a delicious flavor. I favor this is summer with tomatoes picked straight from the garden.
CREAMY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP! This is a filling, totally satisfying bowl of deliciousness. Plant-based, healthy, and yummy
RED CURRY CAULIFLOWER SOUP – cauliflower blended into a delicious soup flavored with one of my favorite seasoning, curry paste.
