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Tomato soup with fragrant basil and croutons
Creamy tomato soup with silky texture, fresh basil leaves, and Parmesan

Homestyle Creamy Tomato Soup

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Soups
A cafeteria classic that enters a new dimension when made at home. The secret is concentrating flavors: sautéing (caramelizing) onions and veggies brings out sweetness that balances the tomato's natural acidity. The result is a silky, harmonious soup that warms in winter and refreshes in summer.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot
  • Immersion blender
  • Grater for cheese

Instructions

1 ✓

Chop onion and garlic finely. Slice carrot and celery thinly.

Tip: Vegetables add natural sweetness, reducing need for added sugar.
2 ✓

Sauté onion in oil until translucent, then add carrot, celery, and garlic. Fry 5-6 mins until fragrant.

Tip: Sautéing (Maillard reaction) creates deeper flavors than just boiling.
3 ✓

Add tomatoes and broth. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar.

Tip: If using cans, rinse the can with a little water and add it – every drop of flavor counts.
4 ✓

Simmer over medium heat 20-25 mins until carrots are completely soft.

Tip: Ready when carrots mash easily with a spoon.
5 ✓

Remove from heat, toss in basil, and blend until creamy with immersion blender.

Tip: Don't cook basil; it loses fresh aroma and browns. The hot soup steams it enough while blending.
6 ✓

Taste and adjust sweet-salty-acid balance. Serve with alphabet pasta or cheese.

Tip: A drop of quality olive oil on top highlights tomato flavor (lycopene is fat-soluble).

Recipe FAQ

Soup is too sour.
Tomato acidity varies. A pinch of baking soda can neutralize acid, or more sugar can balance the taste.
Soup is too thin.
Cook longer uncovered to evaporate water (reduce), or thicken with a little roux/cornstarch.

Ingredients

  • 28 oz Peeled tomatoes (canned) or fresh ripe tomatoes
  • 1 head Yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 stalk Celery
  • 1 pc Carrot
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (to taste)
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth or water
  • 1 bunch Fresh basil