Tomato Soup Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Tomato Soup Recipe
6 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp homemade butter or homemade vegetable oil
3 cups homemade vegetable stock or water
1 tsp natural salt or to taste
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp dried herbs (optional, homemade oregano or thyme)
1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
2 tbsp homemade cream or milk (optional, for creamier soup)
Detailed Preparation Guide of Tomato Soup Recipe
Step 1: Sauté Aromatics
Heat 2 tbsp homemade butter (~200 kcal) or oil (~240 kcal) in a pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent and fragrant.
Calories: Onion ~40 kcal, garlic ~10 kcal
Time: 5 minutes
Step 2: Cook Tomatoes
Add chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook for 10 minutes until they soften and release juice.
Calories: Tomatoes ~120 kcal
Time: 10 minutes
Step 3: Add Stock and Seasoning
Pour in 3 cups of homemade vegetable stock or water.
Add salt, black pepper, and dried herbs. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
Calories: Stock/vegetables negligible
Time: 10 minutes
Step 4: Blend the Soup
Remove from heat and blend the soup using a blender or hand masher until smooth and creamy.
Calories: Already counted
Time: 3 minutes
Step 5: Add Cream or Milk (Optional)
Stir in 2 tbsp homemade cream or milk (~50 kcal) to make the soup creamier.
Add 1 tsp lemon juice (~1 kcal) for brightness if desired.
Calories: ~51 kcal
Time: 2 minutes
Step 6: Serve Hot
Pour soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Calories: 0 added
Time: 1 minute
Total Preparation Time of Tomato Soup Recipe for 4 Persons
Sautéing onion and garlic: 5 minutes
Cooking tomatoes: 10 minutes
Adding stock and simmering: 10 minutes
Blending: 3 minutes
Adding cream/milk and lemon: 2 minutes
Serving: 1 minute
Total preparation and cooking time: approximately 31 minutes
Total Calories of Tomato Soup Recipe and Calories Per Person
Butter: ~200 kcal
Onion and garlic: ~50 kcal
Tomatoes: ~120 kcal
Cream or milk: ~50 kcal
Seasonings and stock: negligible
Total calories for entire recipe: approximately 420 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): approximately 105 kcal per person