THE BEST TOMATO SOUP
This velvety tomato soup is quick, comforting, and full of vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 fresh tomatoes
- 2 laurel leaves
- 1 onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 chicken broth cube
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Fresh Basil for decoration
Instructions
- In a pot full of boiling water, add in the tomatoes, onion, salt and pepper, laurel leaves, chicken broth cube and let it boil for 10-15 minutes. Blend with a hand blender and let it sit.
- In another saucepan, add in the butter, flour, and mix. Add in the tomato mixture and whisk.
- Let the soup simmer till it thickens. If the soup is not thick yet, you can add 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with cold water and mix while adding it.
- Add in some heavy cream, salt, pepper, Italian herbs, sugar, Parmesan cheese and mix.
- Serve warm with roasted bread or grilled cheese sandwich!