Source: Anna Pustynnikova, AdobeStockTomato puree soup is a delicious and incredibly simple first course. And you can prepare it in various ways! In this collection, we've gathered 15 of the most interesting recipes for you – made from fresh and canned tomatoes, with other vegetables or without!
1. Classic Tomato Puree Soup
Source: za-edoy.ruThe simplest option – tomatoes and nothing else.
You will need: 300 g tomatoes, 1 onion, 20 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop and fry the onion in oil until golden. Peel and chop the tomatoes, add them to the onion, fry for 5 minutes, and add water to taste. Simmer the soup for 10 minutes after boiling, season, and blend until smooth.
2. Tomato Puree Soup from Canned Tomatoes
Source: volgastory.ruIf you don't have fresh tomatoes on hand, or it's simply not the season – here's an alternative.
You will need: 800 g canned tomatoes in their own juice, 2 onions, 2 cloves garlic, 1 carrot, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion, garlic, and carrot, and fry them for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add the tomatoes with their juice, simmer everything together for about 7 more minutes, season the soup to taste, and blend until smooth.
3. Roasted Tomato Puree Soup
Source: pinterest.comThis unusual puree soup recipe will appeal even to discerning gourmets.
You will need: 1 kg cherry tomatoes, 4 regular tomatoes, 4 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 1 bunch basil, 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar, vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Cut the regular tomatoes into quarters and place them on a baking sheet. Place the cherry tomatoes whole and add the garlic cloves. Drizzle everything with oil, sprinkle with spices, and bake for 15 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius.
Separately, chop and fry the onion until golden, pour in the balsamic vinegar and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then add the roasted and peeled tomatoes, garlic, basil, and simmer a little more. Blend the soup until smooth and season, if necessary – add water or broth to achieve the desired consistency.
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4. Tuscan Tomato Puree Soup
Source: postila.ruThe special feature of this soup is the addition of bread.
You will need: 500 g cherry tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch basil, 500 g stale bread, 800 g canned tomatoes in their own juice, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop the cherry tomatoes, mix them with garlic, half of the basil, and oil, season to taste, and bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Mince a little more garlic and basil, and fry in oil until soft. Add the canned tomatoes with their juice and about 350 ml of water or broth.
Bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes over low heat, and add the chopped stale bread. Season and cook the soup for another 10 minutes. Add the roasted ingredients from the oven, simmer everything together a little more, and if desired – blend everything further or mash with a potato masher.
5. Yellow Tomato Puree Soup
Source: vk.comFor an even richer hue, we recommend adding a little turmeric.
You will need: 800 g yellow tomatoes, 80 g carrots, 60 g celery root, 100 g onion, 300 ml broth, 100 ml heavy cream, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion, grate the carrot and celery, and fry them until soft. Add the peeled and chopped tomatoes, season, and fry for another 5-7 minutes. Add the broth with cream and bring to a boil. Cook the soup for 10 minutes and blend until smooth.
6. Gazpacho
Source: za-edoy.ruIf desired, you can use tomatoes of any color – it will still be appetizing.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 cucumber, 1 bunch herbs, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, 4 tbsp olive oil, 30 g white bread, spices.
Preparation: Soak the bread slices in water and squeeze them out. Peel and chop the cucumbers and tomatoes, arbitrarily chop the bell pepper and onion, and mince the herbs and garlic. Put all ingredients and spices to taste into a blender, blend, and bring to a boil. Then cook the soup for 1.5-3 hours over low heat until it reaches the desired thickness.
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7. Puree Soup with Milk and Tomato Paste
Source: za-edoy.ruA delicate and mild, yet very expressive flavor.
You will need: 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 bunch basil, 400 ml milk, 400 g canned tomatoes in their own juice, 1 tsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and garlic, and fry them for 5 minutes until soft. Add the tomato paste, stir, then add the tomatoes with their juice, spices, and basil. Cook everything for 15 minutes after boiling, blend until smooth, and bring to a boil again. Pour in the milk, stir, cook the soup for another 5 minutes, and remove from heat.
8. Creamy Tomato Puree Soup
Source: dzen.ruWe recommend serving it with homemade croutons and basil leaves.
You will need: 7 tomatoes, 1 carrot, 4 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 2 cups broth, 100 ml 20% fat cream, spices.
Preparation: Fry the onion, garlic, and carrot until soft. Peel and blend the tomatoes until smooth. Add the tomato puree to the fried vegetables, pour in the broth, season, and bring to a boil. Cook the soup for 15 minutes, blend again until smooth, add the cream, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
9. Cold Tomato Puree Soup
Source: pinterest.comThe secret is that this puree soup doesn't even need to be cooked – perfect for summer.
You will need: 500 g tomatoes, 250 g cucumbers, 250 g bell peppers, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp wine vinegar, 100 ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Peel the cucumbers and tomatoes. Arbitrarily chop all vegetables, blend them until smooth, season to taste, and refrigerate the soup to chill.
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10. Tomato Juice Puree Soup
Source: icancook.ruAnother way to prepare it for those who love variety!
You will need: 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 250 ml tomato juice, 1 sprig rosemary, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and garlic, and fry them for 5 minutes. Add the peeled and chopped tomatoes, and fry for another couple of minutes. Pour in the tomato juice, season, cook the soup for 10 minutes, and blend until smooth. Sprinkle with rosemary before serving.
11. Tomato Puree Soup with Potatoes
Source: hachapurnaya1.ruThe quickest way to make any puree soup more filling is to add potatoes.
You will need: 3 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 4 tomatoes, 1.5 L water or broth, 1 tbsp tomato paste, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Boil water, add chopped potatoes, and cook them almost until done. Chop and fry the onion with carrot, add peeled and chopped tomatoes with tomato paste, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Add everything to the potatoes, cook a little more, and season. Blend the soup until smooth and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
12. Tomato Puree Soup with Zucchini
Source: pulse.mail.ruWe recommend sprinkling it with fresh herbs when serving.
You will need: 600 g zucchini, 600 g tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 200 ml cream, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Arbitrarily chop all vegetables. Fry the onion, carrot, and bell pepper until soft. Cover the zucchini with water and parboil them slightly. Add the remaining vegetables with peeled and chopped tomatoes. Cook everything together until soft, then add spices and crushed garlic. Blend the soup until smooth, pour in the cream, bring it to a boil again, and remove from heat.
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13. Tomato Puree Soup with Pumpkin
Source: lobsterhouse.ruFor garnish, you can add some crumbled feta or pumpkin seeds.
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 1 red onion, 2 cloves garlic, 400 g canned tomatoes in their own juice, 1 cup water, 1 tsp sugar, 100 ml cream, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and garlic, and fry them until soft. Add spices, chopped pumpkin, and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and water, and cook for about 15 minutes until the pumpkin is soft. Blend the soup until smooth, pour in the cream, and stir.
14. Puree Soup with Tomato Sauce
Source: nvkz-tub.ruAny tomato sauce of your choice will work, homemade is best.
You will need: 4 tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 bell pepper, 1 carrot, 250 ml water, 250 ml tomato sauce.
Preparation: Chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper, and fry everything together for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add the peeled and chopped tomatoes, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Pour in the water and tomato sauce, cook the soup until the vegetables are soft, and blend it until smooth.
15. Tomato Puree Soup with Cauliflower
Source: karamelcafe.ruCauliflower is another amazing and versatile addition to any puree soup.
You will need: 300 g tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 350 g cauliflower, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 L water or broth, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Arbitrarily chop all vegetables, add garlic, place everything on parchment paper, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with spices. Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius. Then transfer everything to a pot, pour in water or broth, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Blend the soup until smooth.