Mario's Tomato Soup

Tomato soup garnished with fresh rosemary in a wooden bowl surrounded by shallots and fresh tomatoes.

Warm up with the comforting flavors of Mario's Tomato Soup Recipe! This classic soup is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients and a touch of culinary flair for a rich, savory experience. Perfect as a cozy meal or an elegant starter, Mario’s recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes with aromatic herbs to create a dish your family will love.

Tomato soup is perfect for a cold fall or winter day!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans (400 gr.) Carmelina Whole Tomatoes or other San Marzano Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp. The Olive Tap's  Roasted Garlic Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp. The Olive Tap's Italiano 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and sugar to taste

Directions:

Puree the canned tomatoes in a blender. Heat the Olive Oil in a heavy 4-quart pot and sauté the ginger and onion. Add the cumin and cook for about 1 minute. Mix into the pot the pureed tomatoes, the chicken broth, and salt and sugar to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Run the soup through a blender in small batches (use caution when blending hot liquids). Filter the soup through a course sieve and discard the seeds.  Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

Buon appetito,
Mario

Adapted from Gourmet Magazine

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