- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 85 kcal
Quick summary
“A creamy and tasty homemade tomato soup, perfect for a rainy day. It is worth it for the soft texture and intense flavor of the ripe tomatoes.”
What you need to know
- Use tomates maduros para obter um sabor mais intenso
- Cozinhe o creme de tomate por 20 minutos para um sabor mais concentrado
- Liquidifique a sopa para obter uma textura lisa e cremosa
Ingredients
Main
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 chopped ripe tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves to decorate
Instructions
Principal
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and saute the onion until transparent.
- Adicione o alho e refogue por mais 1 minuto.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and sugar. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth and let it cook for 20 minutes over medium heat.
- Transfer the mixture to the blender and blend until a smooth cream is obtained.
- Return the cream to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
- Let it cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, decorated with basil leaves.
Chef's tips
- Adicione um fio de óleo de trufa para dar um toque especial
- Use um liquidificador de alta velocidade para obter um creme mais fino
- Tempere com ervas frescas no último momento para preservar os aromas
Variations
- Adicione cebolas vermelhas picadas para um toque adicional de cor
- Use caldo de carne em vez de caldo de legumes para um sabor mais complexo
- Adicione um fio de vinho branco para dar mais profundidade ao sabor
Substitutions
- Cebola picada pode ser substituída por cebolinha picada
- Alho picado pode ser substituído por alho em pó
- Folhas de manjericão podem ser substituídas por folhas de sálvia
How to store
Store the soup in a closed glass bowl in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It is not recommended to freeze, as it may alter the texture.
Can it be frozen?
Not recommended to freeze the finished soup, as it may alter the texture. If you wish to freeze, it is better to make individual portions and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
What to serve with
It goes well with toasted French bread or slices of toast. It can also be accompanied by a light green salad.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use green tomatoes instead of ripe ones?
Green tomatoes can be used, but the flavor and texture will be different. Ripe tomatoes are recommended for the best flavor.
How should I season the soup?
Season with salt and pepper at the end of cooking to preserve the aromas. Sugar is added to balance the flavor of the tomatoes.
Can I freeze the soup?
It is not recommended to freeze the finished soup, as it may alter the texture. If you wish to freeze, it is better to make individual portions and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
What can I use as a substitute for vegetable broth?
You can use beef broth instead of vegetable broth for a more complex flavor, or simply add water with a little salt.
