Simple Tomato Soup
Classic tomato soup made from canned tomatoes, garlic, and broth. Blended smooth and served hot.
Easy ยท 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups broth
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Cream optional
Steps
- Cook onion and garlic in butter 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, broth, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 10 minutes.
- Blend until smooth. Add splash of cream if using.
- Adjust seasoning. Serve with grilled cheese.
Why this works
Canned tomatoes have concentrated flavor. Butter and sugar balance the acidity. Blending makes it silky.