Chilled Tomato Soup With Capers And Herbs Recipe

Name: Chilled Tomato Soup With Capers And Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 garlic cloves, pressed; 10 -12 medium fresh ripe tomatoes; salt (not too much, capers are salty enough already); pepper; 1/4 liter vegetable stock; 2 -3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (good quality); 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed

Servings: persons

1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, pressed
10 -12 medium fresh ripe tomatoes
salt (not too much, capers are salty enough already)
pepper
1/4 liter vegetable stock
2 -3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (good quality)
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed

1
Pour hot water over tomatoes and leave them there for 1 minute.
2
Then put them in ice water.
3
Peel and deseed them while keeping the juices.
4
Chop the tomato pulp coarsely.
5
Set 6 tablespoons aside.
6
In a large pan, saute onion in hot oil for 2 minutes.
7
Add pressed garlic.
8
Cook for another 5 minutes.
9
Add the chopped tomato, tomato juice, vegetable stock, thyme, salt, pepper, and 1 clove of garlic.
10
Simmer for 5 minutes.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Immediately add the balsamic vinegar, the capers, the 6 tablespoons of tomatoes you put aside earlier, and the chopped parsley.
13
Let it cool and chill it for 2-3 hours (it can be made a day ahead).
14
Taste again.
15
Add more of the spices if you like.
16
Serve with baguette and garlic butter.
17
The soup tastes the best cold, but not ice cold!
18
Enjoy with a good glass of rose, and have fun.

375

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 5 garlic cloves, pressed, 10 -12 medium fresh ripe tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Chilled Tomato Soup With Capers And Herbs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chilled Tomato Soup With Capers And Herbs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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