Here’s the latest: creamy tomato soup from a 2012 Bon Appetit. The recipe is incredibly simple, calling for nearly all pantry items: onions, garlic, tomato paste, and canned peeled tomatoes. Do add thyme to your shopping list, however, and heavy cream, which could be omitted, but I think it adds a necessary touch of richness—the soup is made with water (as opposed to stock), and a little cream goes a long way here balancing the acidity and sweetness of the tomatoes. I like to serve the soup with lots of freshly cracked pepper and shaved parmesan and bread, of course.
How to Make Tomato Soup, Step by Step
Sauté onions, garlic, and thyme in a few tablespoons of butter or olive oil until soft: Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste: Cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes: Add 4 cups water and a 28-oz can of whole peeled tomatoes: Simmer for about 45 minutes: Discard the thyme sprigs, and purée until smooth. Add cream and lots of pepper: Serve with bread, toasty or not, and shaved parmesan, if you wish: 5 from 29 reviews I’ve been making a half recipe (reflected in the ingredients below), which never lasts the day, so feel free to double it.
