There are few things that scream “home” and “comfort”as much as a bowl of creamy tomato soup served with a grilled cheese sandwich. The simple meal consists of ingredients we all have in our homes so it’s the kind of recipe I turn to often. Whether as a simple lunch for the kids or a family dinner, grilled cheese and tomato soup is the answer. Perfect for feeding a crowd and exactly what I’m craving when the weather is on the cooler side.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Tomatoes. Ripe tomatoes are always best but canned whole tomatoes will also be delicious. Balsamic vinegar. Olive oil. Salt, pepper and sugar. Onion. Garlic. Basil leaves. Other herbs like thyme and oregano are also delicious with tomatoes. Stock. Use any stock or broth of your choice. I used chicken broth but vegetable stock can be used if you want to keep this recipe vegetarian. Tomato paste. Cream. Heavy cream/whipping cream.
How to make homemade tomato soup
How to thicken tomato soup
Allowing the soup to simmer and reduce will thicken it but if you want a thicker end result, mix 1-2 teaspoons of corn starch with a few teaspoons of water and stir into the soup. Allow to simmer until thickened. Alternatively, you can add some cubed potatoes to the onions and allow to cook completely. The blended potatoes will thicken the soup without the need for any additional thickeners.
Freezing and storing
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