Classic Tomato Soup Recipe

classic tomato soup in a bowl with basil on top

Looking for a classic tomato soup recipe? This simple tomato and basil soup will definitely hit the spot and is perfect for a light healthy meal!

Course Soup

Cuisine British

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 245kcal

Author Adapted from a recipe at BBC Good Food

Equipment

Stick blender

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion finely diced
1 clove garlic crushed
1 tablespoon tomato puree
400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon basil leaves chopped
¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
300 ml milk
Pinch black pepper
Pinch salt optional

Instructions

Heat some olive oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until it becomes soft. Add the tomato puree.
Add the tinned tomatoes. Cook for about 10 minutes.
Using a stick blender, blend the tomato mixture. Return to the pan.
Mix the bicarbonate of soda with a little milk. Pour it into the pan with the soup and then pour the milk in.
Stir, bring to the boil and then simmer for about 5 minutes. Don't worry that it froths a bit, this disappears as it cooks.
Stir in the basil. Season with the black pepper and salt if you are using it. Serve with fresh crusty bread.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and a guideline only.

Nutrition

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