Tomato Soup Recipe

By Jon Andrew

About This Recipe

When it comes to Soup the choice is almost endless, Chicken Soup, Minestrone Soup, French Onion Soup etc. But if you are looking for a classic comfort food then Tomato Soup is the recipe for you.

This Tomato Soup contains some unexpected ingredients that give it its great taste and it is also a low calorie soup, so not many sins in this recipe.

Tomato soup is probably one of the favourite and iconic soups of all time along with Carrot & Coriander Soup this Tomato broth has a little bit of a kick to it that is going to warm you right up. ...

Origins of Tomato Soup
The origins of tomato soup can be traced back to the early 19th century, when tomatoes were first introduced to Europe from the Americas.

Initially met with skepticism, tomatoes were often regarded as ornamental plants rather than food. However, as culinary practices evolved, particularly in Italy, the fruit began to gain acceptance and was incorporated into various dishes.

By the mid-1800s, the concept of pureed soups emerged, and tomatoes were increasingly featured in these recipes.

The first documented tomato soup recipe appeared in a cookbook published in 1837, which highlighted the fruit's versatility and flavour.

The dish gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly with the advent of canned goods, making tomato soup a staple in American households.

The combination of its rich taste, ease of preparation, and nutritional benefits contributed to its enduring appeal, solidifying tomato soup as a popular comfort food across generations.

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Serves: Four

Easy

Cook in: 20 min

Prep: 10 min

What equipment do you need ?

Large Pan

Food Processor

Wire Whisk

Measuring Jug

What is Tomato Soup?

The exact origins of Tomato Soup is difficult to pin down as many different cuisines have their own recipe for Tomato Soup. For instance , Gazpacho is a tomato soup of Spanish origin, served cold.

This industrial Tomato Soup appeared around 1897, when Joseph Campbell came up with an idea for condensed Tomato Soup.

You may be surprised by some of the ingredients in this recipe, but the taste speaks for its self.

How to make Tomato Soup

Cuisine: Various

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

2 x 400 g tins Of Chopped Tomatoes
1 x 400 g tin of Baked Beans
5 pickled Onions
Splash of Onion Juice (25 ml)
1/4 tsp of Black Pepper
1/4 tsp Salt
15 -20 fresh Basil Leaves
350 ml Strong Vegetable Stock

VegetarianEgg freeNut free

Health & Nutrition:
This is based on 265ml
1 bowl

Calories: 361Low
Protein: 3.8g
Fat: 35g
Carbohydrates: 9.1g
Fiber: 2.2g
Sugar: 6.9g

Low calorieLow sugar

Cost to make:
£1.72 / $2.18 (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

Put the chopped tomatoes, Baked Beans, pickled onions and Basil leaves in a pan and cook slowly for 20 minutes.
Add a good splash (25 ml ) of the pickled onion juice to the pan.
Next you need to make up 350 ml of strong vegetable stock using a tablespoon of vegetable bouillon.
When the soup has been simmering for 20 minsutes decant the soup into a food processor and blitz it to a pulp, so that it is smooth.
Return the soup to the pan and simmer on a low heat while you season it with Salt & Pepper

Add Vegetable stock to the pan and whisk in well.
If you want a thicker soup add a little less stock and if you want it a bit thinner just add a bit more.

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Chefs Tips

This Tomato Soup is a low calorie recipe.

Variations

None

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