German Tomato Soup Recipe (Tomatensuppe)
Deliciously light and filling --- that's what you'll get with every serving of German Tomato Soup (Tomatensuppe)! Plus, you probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen. Doubtful? See for yourself!
Servings: 3
Calories: 236kcal
Equipment
- Medium-to-Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly chopped
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- handful basil leaves
- sugar, cayenne, salt, pepper, to season
Instructions
- Place a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat.
- Pour 2 & 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Once the oil is ready, add the garlic and chopped onion, and cook until the onion is soft.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, mix, then adjust the heat to medium-low.
- Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for about five minutes.
- Pour the stock.
- Turn the heat back to medium, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Adjust the heat to low and let simmer for ten minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blitz the soup while slowly pouring the remaining olive oil.
- Season with salt, ground black pepper, a pinch of sugar, and cayenne.
- Mix, cover, and simmer for about a couple of minutes.
- Transfer into bowls and add some fresh basil leaves to your German tomato soup --- serve!
Notes
- Cook's Tip #1: Make sure you cook the onions --- the softer they are, the sweeter they will be.
- Cook's Tip #2: Remember to pour the olive oil slowly while blitzing. It creates an emulsion that helps in thickening your German tomato soup.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg