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Tomato Herb Soup A comforting bowl of tomato soup paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, ideal for a cozy meal.

Tomato Herb Soup

A cozy, comforting bowl of rich Tomato Herb Soup, perfect for pairing with a grilled cheese sandwich.
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, Herb soup, Quick soup, Tomato soup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 168.16kcal
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil for sautéing
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano for flavor
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil for flavor
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme for flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary for flavor
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper optional, for heat
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste for thickening
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar to balance acidity
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes for base
  • 3 cups vegetable broth for liquid

Instructions

  • Heat a saucepot over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, olive oil, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the garlic softens.
    A pan with garlic and various dried herbs in olive oil, sizzling and preparing for a flavorful addition to a soup base.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and brown sugar. Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes until the tomato paste darkens to a burgundy hue.
    A close-up of tomato paste and brown sugar in a pan, ready to enhance the flavor of a homemade tomato soup.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. Increase the heat to medium and bring it to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Once heated through, serve hot.
    A pot with a smooth tomato base being poured with vegetable broth, perfect for making a rich tomato soup.

Notes

This soup's rich flavor comes from simple pantry herbs and is enhanced by brown sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Perfect with a warm grilled cheese sandwich for a nostalgic meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 168.16kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 17.6g (6%) | Protein: 2.86g (6%) | Fat: 11.44g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 1.6g (10%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.3g | Sodium: 731.8mg (32%) | Potassium: 742.6mg (21%) | Fiber: 4.68g (20%) | Sugar: 9.4g (10%) | Vitamin C: 25mg (30%) | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 12mg (67%)
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