Herbed Tomato Soup Recipes

CREAMY HERBED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Stir in tomato paste until blended. In a small bowl, combine milk powder and flour; stir in milk until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Cook and stir until thickened and heated through.

HERBED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter in a large saucepan and add the olive oil. Add the onion, thyme, basil, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is wilted. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to blend. Simmer 10 minutes.
• Place the flour in a small mixing bowl and add 5 tablespoons of broth, stirring to blend. Combine the flour mixture with the tomato mixture. Add the remaining broth and simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
• Puree the soup in a food processor or blender, then return to heat and add the sugar and cream. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Swirl in the remaining 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter.
• Serve hot, garnished with croutons- if desired.

HERBED FRESH TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine butter and olive oil in a large saucepan.
• Add onion and cook until onions are tender but not brown.
• Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Mash tomatoes slightly.
• Add chicken broth.
• Bring to boiling, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
• Puree, a small amount at a time, in blender or food processor.
• Return mixture to saucepan, heat through, and serve.

HERBED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, celery, parsley, lovage, and salt. Cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until tomatoes are soft and mixture is slightly reduced, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in basil; cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Pass soup through the medium plate of a food mill set over a large bowl; discard solids. Reheat; serve with crostini.

HERBED TOMATO BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, dill and oregano until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, honey, salt and pepper. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in cream; heat through.

HERBED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4-cup measure microwave onion and butter or margarine, uncovered, on 100% power 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until onion is tender but not brown.
• Stir in tomato sauce, dried basil, dried thyme, and freshly ground pepper.
• Micro-cook, uncovered, on 50% of power for 4 to 6 minutes or just till boiling.
• Stir in the water and instant chicken bouillon granules.
• Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 2 to 3 minutes or till the mixture is heated through.
• Serve with the Parmesan Croutons.

HOMEMADE ROASTED TOMATO SOUP WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven: Pre-heat oven to 350F (175C).
• Roast tomatoes: To a baking sheet, add tomatoes (large one cut in half), garlic, herbs, olive oil and salt. Stir. Roast 1 hour, turn halfway through.
• Caramelize onions: In a large skillet, add oil and butter on low heat. Add sliced onion and stir occasionally, let it cook for about 30 minutes, adding in salt after 10 minutes.**
• Optional step: You can then deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar and white wine. Just pour a tiny amount in and stir the brown pieces to release.
• Blend the ingredients: add all the ingredients on the baking sheet and caramelized onions to a blender. Add in sun-dried tomato pesto, if using and dried oregano and chili flakes. Blend until smooth.
• Re-heat the soup: When all is well and blended, add it to a saucepan to re-heat a little. Add in balsamic vinegar and add as much chicken or vegetable stock to reach your desired thickness. I used about 2 1/2 cups. Simmer for 10 minutes to blend all the flavors together.
• Serve with: cooked pasta, bread and fresh herbs.

TOMATO SOUP WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, oregano or basil and thyme and cook, stirring often, until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in broth, tomato paste and sugar. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Using immersion blender, process until smooth. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.