Tomato soup recipe

This homemade tomato soup is comforting, tastes slightly tangy & sweet with subtle flavors of garlic and herbs.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time20 minutes

Total Time30 minutes

Servings3 to 4

500 grams Tomatoes (ripe red tomatoes) cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 small bay leaf
1 medium onion cubed
2 large garlic cloves
⅓ teaspoon Salt or as needed
1½ cup water (or stock) more if needed
1 tablespoon sugar
¾ tablespoon corn starch (corn flour or arrowroot powder or 1 small boiled potato)
½ teaspoon pepper or as desired
¾ to 1 teaspoon dried herbs (I use mixed Italian herbs)
2 stalks Basil (optional)
2 tablespoon cream (or 25 cashew nuts)
1 small carrot (optional) (diced)

Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaf, garlic and onions. Saute all of these on a high flame for 3 to 4 mins.
Then add in tomatoes and salt. Stir and cook until soft.
Next add in basil and cook until tomatoes turn completely mushy. Turn off and cool.

Discard the basil & bay leaf.
Add the mushy tomato mixture along with the juices to a blender jar.
Pour 1 cup water or stock and blend smooth.
Place a sieve over a pot & transfer the blended tomato soup to it.
Filter and discard the leftovers. Bring it to a boil on a medium heat & simmer for 2 to 3 mins.
Meanwhile stir in corn starch in half cup water and add it gradually to the boiling tomato soup.
Stir constantly and boil until slightly thick.
Add sugar & more salt if desired. Simmer until it reaches a desired consistency.
Next add herbs & pepper. Cover the soup & turn off the stove.
Allow it to cool down a bit before adding the cream. If you prefer to use cashew nuts, soak them in ¼ cup hot water for 30 minutes. Add them to a small chutney grinder along with the soaked water and puree until you get a thick and smooth cream. If needed add a few tablespoons more water for consistency. Use this to top your tomato soup while serving.
Transfer tomato soup to serving bowls. Garnish with herbs & cream. Enjoy with croutons.