Make This Creamy Tomato Soup Perfect For Winter Evenings

By Suprita Mitter

November 1, 2024

Tomato soup is a comforting classic, especially in the colder months. Made from ripe tomatoes simmered with herbs and spices, it has a tangy taste that warms the soul. Serve it with croutons or a dollop of cream.

Ingredients

6-8 tomatoes 1 carrot 1 onion 4-5 cloves garlic 1-inch ginger 

Ingredients

1 bay leaf 2-3 cloves 5-6 black peppercorns 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp butter 4 cups water/ vegetable stock Salt Croutons Coriander Leaves

Step 1

Wash the tomatoes. Chop the carrot, onion, garlic, and ginger. In a large pot, add the tomatoes and enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil. Once cooled, peel the skins off and roughly chop the tomatoes.

Step 2

In the same pot, melt the butter. Add the bay leaf, cloves, and black peppercorns. Add the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Add the chopped carrots.

Step 3

Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot. Add 4 cups of water or vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the bay leaf and cloves from the soup. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Add salt and sugar to taste. 

Step 5

Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves and croutons.