Fresh Tomato Soup

This tomato soup recipe is quick and easy to make for homemade fresh tomato soup; perfect when summer tomatoes are ripe in gardens and farmers' markets.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 80 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
• 1 slice onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl, or pan. Discard any stuff left over in the food mill.

Step 3

Serve hot and enjoy!

Step 4

Melt butter over medium heat in the now empty stockpot. Stir in flour to make a roux by cooking, whisking constantly, until mixture turns medium brown.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture to prevent lumps from forming, then stir in the rest.

Step 6

Season with sugar and salt to taste.

Step 7

Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic cloves, and a large slice of onion in a stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and gently simmer for about 20 minutes to blend flavors.