Tomato soup made from fresh garden tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onions. It's a light meal even on a hot summer day.
Fresh Tomato Soup
I threw this Homemade Fresh Tomato Soup together recently and was just thrilled with the results.
I'm not one to knock the red and white can of Campbell's tomato soup, because that is what I grew up on and have fond memories of - and it'll always have a place in my pantry.
This version is sure a nice change of pace when you want something a little more homemade however, and the flavor is just outstanding because it comes from fresh tomatoes.
When I talk about large tomatoes here in the ingredient list, I'm talking about the huge, heavy tomatoes of summer, one of which will literally spill over in the palm of your hand. If the tomatoes you are using are much smaller, you'll have to double or even triple them.
Here's how to make my Homemade Fresh Tomato Soup.
Remove the skins of the tomatoes and chop, reserving any juices; set aside. A cutting board with a grooved edge like the one pictured to catch those juices is ideal.
Heat olive oil in a stock pot and add the onion and celery. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
Add the tomato paste; cook and stir 5 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes with their juices, Rotel, chicken stock/broth, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer.
Use an immersion blender, food processor, or blender to puree, if desired. You can also leave the soup chunky if you prefer, but I like to puree it. If you don't have one of these kitchen tools, they are mighty handy, especially with hot soups and sauces.
If you have to transfer the hot soup to a blender or food processor, remove and pulse in batches and be careful!
Add butter, stir until incorporated, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish as desired.
Add a nice sandwich, like this pepperoni grilled cheese, and you have one fine meal right here!
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