Clear Tomato Soup

Name: Clear Tomato Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup onion (roughly chopped); 2 cups tomato (roughly chopped); 1 garlic (clove); 3 cups water; 1/2 tsp butter; 1 bay leaf; 8 mint leaves; 1/2 tsp salt

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You should try this Clear tomato soup recipe if you want a satisfying soup without being heavy. It tastes excellent, with tangy flavors and a hint of mint. It's made with just five easy-to-find ingredients in less than 25 minutes.

Serve this tomato clear soup as a mid-day beverage: I'm not obsessed with coffee or tea. So I always try to find other varieties of beverages that make me thrive all day long.

This vegetarian recipe has fresh ingredients(like this Indian tomato salad and this tomato soup from tomato paste).

Why You'll Love This Tomato Clear Soup Recipe?

A light, mild, heartwarming soup to serve as a side.
Budget-friendly recipe.
Minimal ingredients and very quick to make!
Crowd-pleasing delicious soup!

The Ingredients

Tomato. I used plum tomatoes.
Onion. I have used yellow onion in this recipe, which gives the soup a mild and rich texture.
Garlic. One clove of garlic is way more than enough for this recipe.
Bay leaf. This adds a nice aroma, enhancing the clear tomato soup's flavor and taste.
Mint leaves. It makes the clear tomato soup vivid and vibrant.

How To Make Clear Tomato Soup?

To make the base for the soup: Add roughly chopped onion, tomato, and two cups of water. Cook the tomatoes and onion until fork-tender. Let them cool, then grind them until smooth. Set aside.

The amount of water and the time spent cooking is not significant here. So, what would be the correct quantity of water? The water level just right above the veggie is good enough. All that is needed for rich and silky soup is well done.

Make the base for the soup: Add roughly chopped onion, tomato to two cups of water. Cook tomato and onion till it becomes fork tender. Let it cool down

Seasoning the soup: In a pan, add butter, bay leaf, and mint leaves. Saute until the mint leaves shrink. Add ground tomato and onion mixture. Let it boil for another 5 minutes. These 5 minutes of cooking infuse the soup well with the seasoning.

I have made it with a bay leaf and a few mint leaves sauteed in half a teaspoon of butter, cooking them on a low flame. If you want to vary the seasonings, consider cumin seeds, peppercorns, and cinnamon. Mint, bay leaf, basil, and thyme are the best herbs to go with tomatoes.

seasoning the soup with bay leaf, mint leaves and butter.

Strain and Serve: Pour the tomato broth into a fine-mesh sieve and strain. Extract the tomato juice and serve hot. Add croutons and baked pita chips as toppings.

Straining the soup in fine mesh sieve to extract the tomato broth to the maximum extent.

How To Store The Leftovers?

You can thicken leftover clear tomato soup and use it as a pasta sauce or as a curry base. On the other hand, stir into your drink.

Refrigerator: Let this clear tomato soup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
Freezer: Transfer the leftover cold soup to the freezer-safe containers, leaving some space on the top as the liquid expands in the freezer. You can store it for about three months.
To defrost: Place them in the refrigerator for about 8 hours. You can also gently microwave it for 2-3 minutes, stirring in between.
Reheating: You can use a microwave or stovetop for reheating. Set it to medium heat and reheat until it's warm enough, stirring frequently to ensure even heat.

The Variations

Vegan: Substitute butter with a neutral-flavored cooking oil or vegan butter.
Egg whites: Add egg whites to the hot soup for great texture.
Pasta / Noodles: Stir in pasta or noodles(like soba, udon, and rice noodles) along with the soup for a satisfying meal.
Wontons: If you have wontons, throw them in for an Asian-style soup(try this hibachi soup).
Ravioli/tortellini: The ravioli and tortellini for the fusion flavors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this clear tomato soup with fresh canned tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes?

Yes, absolutely. You can swap the crushed or fire-roasted canned tomatoes for fresh tomatoes. However, fresh tomatoes yield rustic, fabulous flavors with a hint of sweetness.

Can I add other vegetables to the soup?

Certainly! You can customize this soup by adding more vegetables, such as carrots, celery, zucchini, or cauliflower.

How can this soup be made spicy?

To boost the spiciness, sprinkle red pepper flakes or minced jalapeño peppers.

Can you make the soup creamy?

Yes, you can use coconut milk, fresh cream, or cream cheese in creamy tomato soup for a creamy texture, but the flavors will be completely different from the original recipe.

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