Many of us grew up dipping grilled cheese sandwiches into tomato soup and we still love it to this day! Here's a recipe using ripe tomatoes and herbs to make a soup much tastier and fresher than your average canned version.
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
3 cups cored, peeled and seeded ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
2-3 cups of chicken or vegetable stock (low-sodium, if possible)
1 tsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
Add the oil to a large soup pot over medium heat.
Once it's hot, add the tomato paste and allow it to cook for a minute.
Add the onion and carrot, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the onions soften (approx. 5 minutes).
Add the tomatoes and herbs to the pot and cook, stirring occassionally, until the tomatoes break down (approx. 10-15 minutes).
Stir in the stock and allow it to come to a simmer, cook for about 5 minutes while it is gently bubbling (adjust heat if necessary).
Taste and adjust the seasoning. If it's very tart, add sugar to balance it out.
Recipe by Von Thun Farms at https://vonthunfarms.com/fresh-homemade-tomato-soup/