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Essex County Tomato Soup

Essex County Tomato Soup prepared dish

This essex county tomato soup is a comforting and flavorful dish made with ripe tomatoes and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a cozy meal, it pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Enjoy this classic soup that highlights the natural sweetness of tomatoes!

This recipe is american style, lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include salt, garlic, fresh tomatoes, celery.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 900 g fresh tomatoes (chopped)
  • 100 g celery (chopped)
  • 100 g carrot (chopped)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 150 g onion (chopped)
  • 10 g basil (fresh, chopped)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Once the soup has thickened, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
  7. Stir in the fresh basil and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 120
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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