Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe: A helping hug in a bowl

    A serving of hot creamy tomato soup is kind of magical, and nothing can beat it on those rainy days or during an evening with a light breeze. Whether as you are cozied up in a good book or as you sit down and have dinner with the family, tomato soup somehow makes everything feel all warm and cozy. It is an easy creamy tomato soup recipe, made at home without a lot of trouble or fuss, yet another of my go-to that needs less than an hour to produce something quick, but scrumptious and soul-filling.

I grew up on tomato soup that was made with garden tomatoes by my grandmother. the odour would fill the house, and we would have piping cold bowls, sipping slowly and dipping in buttered toast. It was an event that I still smile when I recall it.

So today, I am going to give you a very easy and creamy recipe of tomato soup that reminds me of the old times, with a different and modern flavour. It is vegetarian and quite cheap, and it can be prepared with current ingredients you can find at home, most likely.

 Why you will Like This Tomato Soup

• Simple ingredients
• No paraphernalia required
• Suitable to anyone
• Very nice as an appetizer or a first course
• Can be customisable according to your palate

Without further ado, then!

Ingredients to be Used

    This is what you will need to cook approximately 3-4 servings of creamy tomato soup:

Main Ingredients:

• 5- 6 medium tomatoes at room condition
• 1 medium onion, choppped
• 3–4 s mentally yalcik
• 1 tbutter (or oil olive)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper ( adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper(red chilli flakes) (optional)
• To taste salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dries oreganum or mixed herbs
• 1/4 cup fresh cream or 2tbsp malai
• 1 cup water/or vegetable broth

Optional Garnishes:

• Foamy fresh cream
• Croutons
• Wind direved chopped coriander or basil
• Grated cheese

Step by Step instruction:-

Step 1 Blanching the Tomatoes

    Wash the tomatoes and make an X at the bottom of the tomatoes. Cook them in boiling water approximately 4-5 mins so that the skin begins to go peel.

Pro-tips: In case you have limited time, you may omit the step of blanching and use a can of tomatoes. Yet it is fresh tomatoes that make better flavour.

Drain, and allow them to cool a little, then take off the skins. Then hack more or less to pieces.

Step 2: Saute the Base

    The butter or oil is heated in a big pan. Add Greek onions and garlic. Boil on a middle flame till the onions become golden brown in color. This gives the soup an awesome texture.

Step 3: Cook the tomatoes

    Put the chopped tomatoes into the pan. Add salt pepper and sugar with chilli flakes when applicable. Parboil 8-10 minutes until tomatoes break down, and are soft.

Stir occasionally to ensure it does not stick on the bottom.

Step 4: Smooth Blend it

    After cooling, but not too much, move into a blender, or bring out a hand blender and on the spot. Mix till smooth and creamy.

To get an even more smooth texture strain into a sieve. In my case, a bit of texture is fine with me, as it makes me feel at home.

Step 5: Creaming It On the Simmer

    Pour the soup that is blended up again into the pan. Put in a cup of water or stock to taste, because you like the soup thick or thin.

Boil it, gently. Place in the cream and herbs. Stir and cook 35 minutes more. Season and test.

Serving Suggestions

• Tomato soup tastes best when it is hot:
• Crisp croutons or bread that has been toasted
• together with a spoonful of cream or butter above
• A leaf of pepper or herbs

You can also combine with a grilled cheese sandwich as one of the traditional options.

 Variations and fluctuations

• Make it vegan: Replace oil for butter and don’t use cream or use coconut milk.
• Add extra veggies: Carrot or beet root cooked in and sweetness and colour is added.
• For protein: Use cooked pasta, boiled chickpea or shredded paneer.

Storage Tips

• Leftover soup should be kept in a sealed container in refrigerator up to 3 fract days.
• Heat through on the stove; do not boil after the cream has been added.
• It can be also frozen up to one month. Simply leave out the cream and reheat adding it in.

 Final Thoughts

    This tomato soup is a tomato soup recipe or as I like to call it; comfort in a bowl. It will become a crowd pleaser whether you are cooking it up for yourself or a guest. The most interesting thing is that... You will be able to tailor it up to your taste and ingredients you have.

I usually prepare a large quantity which I can then consume over the week especially during the monsoons here in India. The cremey but tangy taste and a hint of spice is the perfect sweetness.

I would appreciate your feedback on how this recipe worked out in case you choose to give it a go. Please feel free to post your version in the comments below or post your photos with #yourversion in social media.

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