Soup Maker Tomato Soup Recipe
Introduction
This easy tomato soup is made effortlessly in a soup maker, combining fresh vegetables with rich tomato flavor. It’s smooth, comforting, and perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 500g ripe tomatoes, off the vine and quartered or halved
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ small carrot, chopped
- ½ celery stick, chopped
- 1 tsp tomato purée
- Pinch of sugar
- 450ml vegetable stock
Instructions
- Step 1: Place all the prepared ingredients into the soup maker, ensuring you do not exceed the maximum fill line.
- Step 2: Select the ‘smooth soup’ function and start the machine. When the cycle is complete, season the soup well and taste.
- Step 3: Adjust the flavor by adding a little more sugar, salt, or tomato purée if you prefer a richer color and depth.
- Step 4: Serve hot and enjoy your fresh homemade tomato soup.
Tips & Variations
- For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of cream or coconut milk after cooking.
- Add fresh basil or a pinch of smoked paprika for a flavor twist.
- If you don’t have a soup maker, cook the ingredients on the stove until soft, blend, then season to taste.
Storage
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, stirring occasionally for even warmth.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use canned tomatoes instead of fresh?
Yes, canned tomatoes can be used as a convenient substitute. Use about 400g and reduce the added vegetable stock slightly to maintain consistency.
Is this soup suitable for freezing?
Tomato soup freezes well. Allow it to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers. Use within 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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Soup Maker Tomato Soup Recipe
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This easy and comforting tomato soup is made effortlessly using a soup maker. Combining ripe tomatoes with onion, carrot, celery, and a rich vegetable stock, it cooks to a smooth, velvety consistency with minimal effort. Perfect for a quick lunch or cozy dinner, it’s versatile and easy to adjust to your preferred taste.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 500g ripe tomatoes, off the vine and quartered or halved
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ small carrot, chopped
- ½ celery stick, chopped
Other Ingredients
- 1 tsp tomato purée
- pinch of sugar
- 450ml vegetable stock
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash and quarter or halve the ripe tomatoes. Chop the small onion, half a small carrot, and half a celery stick into small pieces to ensure even cooking and blending.
- Add to soup maker: Place the tomatoes, chopped onion, carrot, celery, tomato purée, a pinch of sugar, and vegetable stock into the soup maker’s jug. Be sure not to fill beyond the maximum fill line indicated on the soup maker.
- Start the smooth soup cycle: Close the lid securely and select the ‘smooth soup’ function on your soup maker. This cycle will cook and blend the ingredients into a smooth, creamy soup.
- Season and adjust: Once the cycle is complete and your soup is ready, taste and season well with salt. Check the sweetness and add a little more sugar or tomato purée if you prefer a deeper color and richer flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for best flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference after cooking.
- You can substitute vegetable stock with chicken stock if preferred, but this recipe is vegetarian.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, consider using the ‘chunky soup’ function if your soup maker has one instead of ‘smooth soup’.
- This soup can be served hot or chilled as a refreshing summer dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: tomato soup, easy tomato soup, smooth tomato soup, soup maker recipe, vegetarian soup
