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Old Fashioned Tomato Soup with a fresh basil on top.

Old Fashioned Tomato Soup

Chef Jenn
This Old Fashioned Tomato Soup, made with fresh tomatoes and simple ingredients, is a classic that's been loved for generations. It's easy, vegan, and perfect with grilled cheese or on its own!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 92 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups tomatoes diced;  about 2 pounds of tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat.
  • Cook the onions and carrots in the oil until they are soft and the onions are translucent about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Let it simmer, uncovered,  for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the tomatoes have broken down.
  • Blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer it to a high-powered blender in batches. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the consistency by simmering longer if the soup is too thin.
  • Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Use a high-powered blender to achieve the creamiest texture possible.
  • For extra richness, you can stir in a touch of cream at the end of the cooking time.
  • This soup freezes perfectly, so make a big batch and store leftovers for easy meals.
  • If your soup turns out a bit too watery or thin, simply let it simmer over low heat to evaporate some of the excess liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 642mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3292IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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