The Best Tomato Soup

The Best Tomato Soup

I know what you're thinking.

but Gubba, how can you make Tomato soup any better than it already is?

Let me show you!

Have you ever tried COLD tomato soup? I know it sounds wild but this recipe can be stored for up to a week in the fridge and enjoyed right from it without any warming.

To me "GubChef" this homemade tomato soup is the best and my favorite go to on a cold day or just need a little comfort in my day. It's creamy and simply delicious! You can even make this a vegan tomato soup by swapping out the animal butter for vegan butter.

Starting Guide

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour
• Ready In: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Level: Beginner

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 14oz cans of diced tomatoes and the liquid
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup Great Northern beans (canned or cooked)
• 1 tablespoon salted or unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Black pepper for taste
• optional 10-12 fresh basil leaves chopped for taste

Instructions

• On stovetop warm olive oil over medium heat in a soup pot.
  Add onions to warm simmering the olive oil and sprinkle with salt
  Stir occasionally until onions are translucent about 8-10 minutes
• After stirl in tomato paste and cook for another 30-60 seconds under fragrant
• Add all diced tomatoes and stir in vegetable broth.
  Bring to a medium-high heat until mixture turns into a roaring simmer. Place lid on pot and reduce heat to low while mixture simmers.
• Remove pot from heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Place mixture into blender and add
  Beans, butter, sugar and pepper to blender.
  Blend the mixture into a smooth soup consistency.
• Taste soup and add additional seasonings as necessary.
  Add a pinch more sugar to tone down the acidity of tomatoes
  Add butter for a creamy, smooth flavor
  Add salt and pepper to your desired preference
• Optional - add basil and blend

What do you enjoy eating with your homemade tomato soup?
For me it's the grilled cheese!

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