Best 7 Fresh Tomato Soup From Scratch Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade fresh tomato soup, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of comfort and goodness. This classic soup is a symphony of ripe, juicy tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and a touch of sweetness, delivering a burst of vibrant flavors in every spoonful. Whether you prefer a smooth and velvety texture or a rustic, chunky consistency, this versatile recipe offers variations to suit every taste. Dive into the heart of this culinary journey and savor the delightful simplicity of fresh tomato soup, a dish that promises to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP (FRESH TOMATOES)



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Roasted garden fresh tomatoes and fresh herbs create the perfect simple tomato soup.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Soup

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes
4 cloves garlic (peeled)
½ onion (diced)
½ red bell pepper (diced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil/parsley/oregano)
fresh basil & parsley for serving
¼ cup parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
½ cup heavy cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Wash and cut tomatoes (cut in half for smaller apricot sized tomatoes, cut larger tomatoes into quarters or eighths).
  • Place tomatoes, garlic, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, pepper and dried herbs on a large pan.
  • Roast 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil 3-4 minutes or until some of the tomatoes get a little bit of char color on them.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil, add tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Using a hand blender, blend mixture until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream if using.
  • Top with parmesan cheese, croutons or a drizzle of heavy cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 366 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP



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This is the essential homemade tomato soup recipe. It's time consuming because everything is from scratch, but very easy to make and easy to customize. You'll need a blender, mesh strainer, and two large pots. If you're cooking for fewer, cut the recipe in half. Top with seasoned croutons, crackers, pumpkin seeds, or feta cheese. The kids like to add Goldfish® crackers. You can be fancy and garnish with basil leaves also.

Provided by Michelle Storm

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 pounds tomatoes, halved, or more to taste
8 cloves unpeeled garlic, or more to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons coarse salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons white sugar, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups vegetable stock
½ cup heavy cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange tomatoes cut-side up on 1 or 2 large 4-sided baking pans. Place unpeeled garlic on top of tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Cook onion, sugar, and oregano in the hot butter until onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Peel roasted garlic and add to the pot. Add roasted tomatoes and their juices. Pour in vegetable stock. Cover and let soup simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Puree soup using an electric blender working in batches, using extreme caution with hot liquids; vent the lid a bit and cover with a old towel. Force puree through a mesh strainer into another pot, discarding solids.
  • Stir in heavy cream and season soup with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1180.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

THE BEST EVER TOMATO SOUP



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Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this tomato soup recipe is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. You can't beat this homemade version of the classic. - Josh Rink, Taste of Home Food Stylist

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
1 container (32 ounces) chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream, optional
Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil, butter and pepper flakes over medium heat until butter is melted. Add carrots and onion; cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and dried basil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to let flavors blend, 20-25 minutes. , Remove pan from heat. Using a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. If desired, slowly stir in heavy cream, stirring continuously to incorporate; return to stove to heat through. Top servings with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH TOMATO SOUP



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When tomatoes are in season, my family knows they can expect to see this soup on the dinner table. It tastes better than any store-bought soup.-Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups water
6 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually add water, stirring constantly until thickened. Add the tomatoes, parsley, salt, sugar, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 1022mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAM OF FRESH TOMATO SOUP



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Savor Ina Garten's pureed Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network using fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, rich cream and fresh basil.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (2 onions)
2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped (5 large)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves, plus julienned basil leaves, for garnish
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
Croutons, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute for about 10 minutes, until very tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, basil, chicken stock, salt, and pepper and stir well. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are very tender.
  • Add the cream to the soup and process it through a food mill into a bowl, discarding only the dry pulp that's left. Reheat the soup over low heat just until hot and serve with julienned basil leaves and/or croutons.

CREAMY TOMATO SOUP- FROM SCRATCH



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Another 'made from scratch' family favorite. The hardest part is cutting all of the tomatoes! I like to use Roma but any tomatoe you like will do. The half and half really adds great texture to the soup so don't cheat and add skim milk or other low fat milk. It will really take away from the great taste of the soup. The touch of cloves adds a special taste that will not be missed. A must have in this soup!

Provided by Michelle Kasper

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons flour
3 1/2 lbs ripe roma tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
3 cups fresh vegetable broth
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Melt the butter with the oil over low heat in a pot.
  • Add the onion; wilt over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic during the last 2 minutes, stirring.
  • Sprinkle with flour and cook 3 minutes longer, stirring.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and broth.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover; cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Season with cloves, salt, and pepper.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Purée the soup in a food processor or blender, a small portion at a time.
  • Pour through a strainer into a pot.
  • Stir in the half-and-half.
  • Warm the soup before serving.

FRESH TOMATO SOUP - FROM SCRATCH



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In the Fall when fresh field tomatoes are at their best I make a huge batch of this soup and freeze it for use over the Winter. It freezes very well and tastes fresh when defrosted. This is much better than the commercially canned soup and I know that I have used the best ingredients with no chemical preservatives.

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 c tomatoes, diced or pureed in the blender (approximately 8 small tomatoes)
1 onion chopped
4 clove garlic, minced
1 c chicken broth
1 tsp sea salt or garlic salt
1 Tbsp dry basil or fresh basil if you have it
1 dash(es) pepper
2-3 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Saute onion and garlic in a little coconut or canola oil till tender and translucent.
  • 2. Add tomatoes and chicken broth, and seasonings and cook over medium heat for approximately 15 minutes.
  • 3. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before transferring carefully to a blender. Puree until smooth.
  • 4. Return to pot to reheat. Check the seasonings and correct if necessary. Serve with a dollop of sour cream. (Optional)
  • 5. You may add some cooked seafood to the prepared soup to make a good seafood soup. 1/4 c. to 1/2 c. is plenty.

Tips:

  • Select ripe, juicy tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly influence the flavor of your soup. Choose tomatoes that are fully ripe and have a deep red color. Avoid tomatoes that are green or have blemishes.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like basil, thyme, and oregano will add a burst of flavor to your soup. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the tomatoes, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make the soup watery. Cook the tomatoes in batches if necessary.
  • Simmer the soup: Once the tomatoes have been cooked, simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Season to taste: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. Be careful not to over-season the soup, as you can always add more seasoning later.

Conclusion:

Fresh tomato soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed year-round. By following these tips, you can make a flavorful and satisfying soup that your family and friends will love. Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

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