Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe

Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe

Cream of Tomato Soup is a thick soup made from tomatoes, cream, pepper, onion and garlic. It is more than an appetizer and with bread sticks it can be easily served as a fulfilling dinner. It is a gentle and soothing soup.
Cream of Tomato Soup RecipeIt is prepared in less than 30 minutes and is extremely flavorful. I adapted this recipe from Martha Stewart creamy tomato recipe.

Now bit of interesting facts about Tomato Soup. Tomato soup is a soup made with tomatoes as the primary ingredient. It may be served hot or cold, and can be made in many styles. It may be smooth in texture, and there are also recipes which include chunks (or small pieces) of tomato, cream and chicken/vegetable stock. Popular toppings for tomato soup include sour cream or croutons. Tomato soup is one of the top comfort foods in Poland and the United States. It can be made “from scratch” by blanching fresh tomatoes, removing the skins, and then blending into a puree.

Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe

Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

5 tomatoes chopped into pieces

1 onion chopped

3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp pepper

2 tbsp chopped garlic

2 cups of water

5 tbsp cream

salt as per taste

cream and mint leaves for garnishing.

Method

Melt butter in a pan.
Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté till onions are translucent.
Add chopped tomatoes.
Sprinkle salt and pepper.Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe
Now add water and let the mixture boil for 10 minutes.
Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe
Remove from gas top and blend the mixture to a puree.
Cream of Tomato Soup RecipeCream of Tomato Soup RecipeAgain transfer the puree to the pan.
Whisk in cream, if desired; season with salt and pepper.
Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe
Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe
Serve it hot with Bread sticks.Cream of Tomato Soup RecipeCream of Tomato Soup Recipe

Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe