Pumpkintomatocreamsoup Recipes

TOMATO MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• In a large kettle or Dutch oven, saute mushrooms in 4 tablespoons butter until tender. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon; set aside and keep warm. , In the same kettle, saute the onions, garlic, carrots and celery in the remaining butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper and half of the reserved mushrooms. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Stir in the parsley and remaining mushrooms; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with sour cream if desired.

SIMPLE TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and cook onion and garlic until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, water, sugar, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, celery seed, and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender. Reheat soup until warm and season with more salt and pepper if desired.

PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan, then gently cook 2 finely chopped onions for 5 mins, until soft but not coloured.
• Add 1kg pumpkin or squash, cut into chunks, to the pan, then carry on cooking for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally until it starts to soften and turn golden.
• Pour 700ml vegetable or chicken stock into the pan and season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins until the squash is very soft.
• Pour 150ml double cream into the pan, bring back to the boil, then purée with a hand blender. For an extra-velvety consistency you can pour the soup through a fine sieve. The soup can now be frozen for up to 2 months.
• To make the croutons: cut 4 slices wholemeal seeded bread into small squares.
• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan, then fry the bread until it starts to become crisp.
• Add a handful of pumpkin seeds to the pan, then cook for a few mins more until they are toasted. These can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
• Reheat the soup if needed, taste for seasoning, then serve scattered with croutons and seeds and drizzled with more olive oil, if you want.

THE BEST EVER TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil, butter and pepper flakes over medium heat until butter is melted. Add carrots and onion; cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and dried basil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to let flavors blend, 20-25 minutes. , Remove pan from heat. Using a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. If desired, slowly stir in heavy cream, stirring continuously to incorporate; return to stove to heat through. Top servings with fresh basil if desired.

CREAM OF TOMATO & PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the oil over a medium flame. Add onion and saute until limp, but not browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Stir in 3 cups of the stock, and let simmer, partially covered, about 15 minutes.
• Pour tomatoes and maple syrup into the food processor and puree. Add to pot above. Add the pumpkin and remaining 1 cup stock.
• Season with the pepper and salt to taste. Reheat. Garnish with finely chopped chives.

PUMPKIN TOMATO CREAM SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot filled with boiling water, blanch tomatoes for 10 seconds. With a slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to colander to cool.
• Peel, seed and quarter tomatoes.
• In a medium frying pan, melt butter over medium heat; add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 4-5 minutes.
• In a blender or food processor, puree tomatoes, onion, pumpkin and broth until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan.
• Add sherry, salt, pepper and tarragon. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add cream and heat through, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.