Easy and delicious tomato soup loaded with flavor. It's the perfect healthy comfort food on a chilly day.
ingredient
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup diced yellow onion, ¼-inch dice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried italian seasonings
- 28 ounce whole peeled tomatoes, canned, plus juice
- 2 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives, optional
Directions
- Cook the Aromatics – Heat a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Once hot, add the onions. Saute until lightly browned and translucent, 2 minutes. Add the garlic and Italian seasonings, stir and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Crush the Tomatoes – Add the tomatoes, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher or large spoon to break up the tomatoes into larger chunks. Alternatively, crush them with your hands before adding them to the pot.
- Simmer the Soup – Cook over medium-low heat until the liquid slightly concentrates, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Puree the Soup – Use a hand immersion blender and puree until thickened and smooth. Leave small pieces of tomato for a chunkier soup.
- Alternatively, you can work in two batches to puree the soup in a blender. If doing so, remove the center of the lid and cover it with a towel so steam does not build up. Add more stock if needed to thin the consistency. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as desired.
- To Serve – Serve soup hot and garnish with chives.
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