Creamy Tomato Soup

This creamy tomato soup recipe is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. Made with simple ingredients like onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes, this soup is packed with flavor and nutrients. The addition of milk gives it a creamy and smooth texture, making it even more satisfying.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 chopped Onions
• 2 sticks Celery
• 300 g Carrots
• 500 g Potatoes
• 4 Bay Leaf
• 5 tblsp Tomato Puree
• 2 tblsp Sugar
• 2 tblsp White Vinegar
• 11/2 kg Chopped Tomatoes
• 500 g Passata
• 3 Vegetable Stock Cube
• 400 ml Whole Milk

Instructions:

1. Put the oil, onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, and bay leaves in a big casserole dish or two saucepans. Fry gently until the onions are softened – about 10-15 mins.
2. Fill the kettle and boil it.
3. Stir in the tomato puree, sugar, vinegar, chopped tomatoes, and passata, then crumble in the stock cubes. Add 1 litre of boiling water and bring to a simmer.
4. Cover and simmer for 15 mins until the potato is tender, then remove the bay leaves.
5. Puree with a stick blender (or ladle into a blender in batches) until very smooth.
6. Season to taste and add a pinch more sugar if needed.
7. The soup can now be cooled and chilled for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
8. To serve, reheat the soup, stirring in the milk – try not to let it boil.
9. Serve in small bowls with cheesy sausage rolls.

Recipe Details:

• Cuisine: British
• Category: Starter
• Source URL: Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe
• Video Tutorial: Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe

Enjoy this creamy tomato soup as a comforting starter or a light meal. Its rich flavors and creamy texture will surely satisfy your taste buds.