| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 30 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings (approximately 8 cups) |
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 6 large cloves garlic (18 grams), smashed
- 1 large shallot (or two small; 80 grams), roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 fresh bay leaf
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as desired
- Three 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained
- 1 1/2 cups (37 grams) packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons (37 grams) tomato paste
- One 3-by-2-inch (52 grams) Parmesan rind
- 2 1/4 cups (510 grams) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a 3-quart, enamel-coated Dutch oven or large nonreactive pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, shallot and salt. Stir to combine, then cook until the shallot is softened and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, bay leaf and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toast until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, tomato paste and Parmesan rind. Stir to coat with the oil and increase the heat to medium-high. Partially cover the pot to reduce splattering and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the tomato mixture is thick, about 30 minutes. Add the vegetable broth and sugar. Stir to fully incorporate. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for 10 minutes to marry the flavors. Turn off the heat and remove the lid. Cool slightly and remove the Parmesan rind and bay leaf.
- Using an immersion blender, or transfer to a high-speed blender, puree the soup until smooth. Add the lemon zest and stir. Season to taste with salt as needed and add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Drizzle with olive oil and a crack of black pepper. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 212 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 1057 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 212 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 1057 mg |
Reviews
I am sitting with too many fresh tomatoes right now. Thrilled for a lovely tomato soup recipe.
Question: Why would you drain the liquid from the tomatoes and then later add vegetable stock? I am going to use the tomatoes with liquid and adjust the amount of vegetable stock accordingly if necessary. Is this a good option?
I just made this soup. It’s delicious, rich and full of flavor.
We found it too acid so added cream, yummy!!!
Best tomato soup ever!!
Delicious