Description
This Tomato Soup recipe is a warm and comforting plant-based classic made with fresh tomatoes, aromatic onions and garlic, and enhanced with vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and apple cider vinegar. It is easy to prepare, rich in flavor, and perfect for chilly days, delivering a silky texture and fresh herbal notes from basil.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Finely chop the onion and garlic, then sauté them gently in olive oil over medium heat until soft and fragrant. This creates the flavorful foundation for the soup.
- Add tomatoes: Add the roughly chopped fresh tomatoes to the pan, cooking until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Incorporate liquids and seasoning: Pour in the vegetable broth and apple cider vinegar, then add the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook gently to meld the flavors well.
- Blend until smooth: Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture carefully to a blender, pureeing until the soup is silky smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot afterward.
- Thicken with natural gelling agent: Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent while stirring constantly, then cook for a few additional minutes until the soup reaches a satisfying, creamy consistency.
- Finish with fresh basil: Remove the soup from heat and stir in fresh chopped basil leaves for a fresh, herbal brightness that elevates the taste.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for the sweetest and most flavorful soup.
- Slow simmering allows deeper flavor development.
- Adjust apple cider vinegar gradually to keep a balanced tang.
- Reserve some chopped tomatoes to add at the end for texture contrast.
- Be cautious when blending hot soup to avoid splattering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tomato soup, plant-based soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, gluten free soup, warming soup
