Tomato Soup With Fines Herbes (Soupe a La Tomate Au

Name: Tomato Soup With Fines Herbes (Soupe a La Tomate Aux Fines Herbe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 12 celery, finely chopped; 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon tomato paste (to taste); kosher sea salt; fresh ground pepper; 5 green onions, including tender green tops, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ⅓ cup chopped fresh chervil; 12 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
12 celery, finely chopped
6 cups water
1 tablespoon tomato paste (to taste)
kosher sea salt
fresh ground pepper
5 green onions, including tender green tops, thinly sliced
⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
⅓ cup chopped fresh chervil
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped

1
In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm the oil.
2
Add the onion and saute until softened, about 1 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes and stir until they release their liquid, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the sugar and continue stirring until all the liquid evaporates and the tomatoes begin to stick - or even caramelize - a little on the bottom of the pan, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add half of the celery, the water, and the tomato paste and mix well.
6
Season lightly with salt and pepper, then bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.
7
Using a hand held blender or a potato masher, partially puree the soup, leaving the tomato fairly chunky.
8
Add the remaining celery and simmer for 5 minutes longer to blend the flavors.
9
Just before serving, add the green onions, parsley, chervil, and basil and stir to blend.
10
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
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Ladle into bowls and serve.
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NOTE: Chervil is the leaves and root of this parsley family herb; they are edible and have a mild anise flavor.
13
The leaves are a curly and dark green.
14
Chervil is one of the main ingredients in Fines Herbes.
15
Substitutions: parsley or tarragon.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped, 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Tomato Soup With Fines Herbes (Soupe a La Tomate Aux Fines Herbe 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.

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Tomato Soup With Fines Herbes (Soupe a La Tomate Aux Fines Herbe

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