Fresh Tomato Soup Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, diced; 4 shallots, diced; 1 large carrot, peeled and minced; 1 stalk celery, minced (with leaves); 2 tablespoons fennel bulbs, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced (or more to taste); 3 lbs tomatoes, diced with juices reserved; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika; 1 tablespoon gin; kosher salt; 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth; 12 cup cream (optional); fresh ground black pepper; 16 large basil leaves, sliced crosswise into thin ribbons, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, diced
4 shallots, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and minced
1 stalk celery, minced (with leaves)
2 tablespoons fennel bulbs, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced (or more to taste)
3 lbs tomatoes, diced with juices reserved
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1 tablespoon gin
kosher salt
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
12 cup cream (optional)
fresh ground black pepper
16 large basil leaves, sliced crosswise into thin ribbons, for garnish

1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, shallots, carrot, celery and fennel and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
4
Add the diced tomatoes with their juices, along with the lemon juice, sugar, paprika, gin and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
5
Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomato liquid reduces and the mixture has thickened slightly, 10 to 12 minutes.
6
Cool slightly.
7
Transfer the vegetables, in batches, to a blender jar and puree until smooth, then return to the pot.
8
Add the broth, one cup at a time, until the soup reaches desired consistency, stirring to thoroughly combine.
9
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
10
Add the cream if desired and adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and black pepper.
11
Garnish each serving with basil.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 large onion, diced, 4 shallots, diced, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomato Soup 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.

Fresh Tomato Soup

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