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fresh tomato soup

(1 rating)
falam14414 avatar
Recipe by
Fred Alam
@falam14414
Rochester, NY

This is my own version of Tomato Soup. I looked at different recipes and then added my own touches. The recipe makes a LOT of soup but is a great way to use up excess tomatoes from the garden. That's what I did.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For fresh tomato soup

  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 12 md
    tomatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley, minced
  • 2 lg
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalk
    celery, chopped
  • 6
    fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    minced fresh thyme, or 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • to taste
    cayenne pepper (optional)

How To Make fresh tomato soup

  • 1
    In a large saucepan, cook onion, garlic and celery in melted butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. (Rue) Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly until thickened. Add tomato, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, thyme, sugar, cyan pepper, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
  • 2
    Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Tomatoes should be tender.
  • 3
    Discard bay leaves and puree with immersion blender or in a blender or food processer.
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