Homemade Tomato Soup
This homemade tomato soup is comforting and nourishing. Serve with a big tablespoon of butter and some sourdough croutons. It is the perfect fall dish to warm up on a chilly afternoon!
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. roma tomatoes
- 1/2 lbs. cherry tomatoes
- 1 sweet onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 72 oz. bone broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. butter (cold)
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450° F.
- Roughly chop roma tomatoes into 1 inch cubes and slice the onions into thin half-moon slices.
- Evenly spread the roma tomatoes and cherry tomatoes on one tray and onions and garlic on another tray.
- Top each tray with 2 Tbsp. of olive oil, 1 tsp. of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper per tray.
- Roast the vegetables for 20-30 minutes. Keep an eye on them so that they do not burn. I recommend stirring both the tomatoes and onions on the sheet pans halfway through roasting.
- Once the veggies are done roasting, remove them from the oven and transfer them into the blender. Blend until smooth and add the blended veggies into the stock pot.
- Add 72 ounces of bone broth into the stock pot.
- Add bay leaves and turn to medium-low heat.
- Stir occasionally and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and add 2 Tbsp. of cold butter and stir until the butter is dissolved.
- Allow the soup to slightly cool prior to serving.
Notes
Tips For Making Tomato Soup:
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- Caramelize: A lot of flavor comes not only from the freshness of your ingredients, but also from the way you cook them, the technique one could say. One simple way to add richt flavor is by caramelizing the onions, garlic, and tomatoes. This makes the veggies sweet and adds a ton of flavor that you don't want to miss out on!
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- Aromatics: Don't skimp on the aromatics, things like garlic, bay leaves, basil if you want to add basil to garnish. These all add a lot of flavor to your soup.
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- Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh ingredients whenever you can. Avoid using canned tomatoes or pre-minced garlic. Using fresh ingredients always adds a lot of delicious flavor and freshness to your meals.
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- Broth: Making your own homemade bone broth can make a world of a difference in flavor. Add lots of aromatics to your broth. This is a game-changer!
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- Salt: Always properly season your food. This brings out the flavors and compliments the dish.
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- Use a Non-Reactive Pot: It is important to use a non-reactive material when cooking your tomato soup. Avoid materials such as aluminum, cast-iron, and copper. All of these materials will give off a metallic taste when combined with the acidity of the tomatoes.