Description
Jamie Oliver’s Italian Tomato Soup brings Mediterranean warmth to your kitchen with rich, rustic flavors. Simmering fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a splash of olive oil create a comforting bowl that transports you straight to the Italian countryside.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large ripe tomatoes
- 2 cans (14-ounce each) plum tomatoes
- 4.25 quarts (4.03 liters) chicken or vegetable broth
Vegetables:
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 medium onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small bunch of fresh basil
Seasonings and Oils:
- Olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare vegetables by peeling and finely dicing carrots, celery, onions, and mincing garlic into uniform pieces.
- Simultaneously heat chicken or vegetable broth in a separate saucepan, bringing the liquid to a rolling boil (approximately 212°F or 100°C).
- Select a large saucepan and warm 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Introduce the chopped vegetables, allowing them to sauté and caramelize, stirring occasionally until carrots become tender and onions develop a golden, translucent appearance (approximately 8-10 minutes).
- Transfer the boiling broth into the vegetable-filled saucepan. Incorporate both canned and fresh tomatoes, including optional green stalks to enhance depth of flavor. Gently stir the mixture and allow it to reach a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, covering the saucepan and allowing the soup to simmer for 10-12 minutes, enabling the ingredients to meld and develop a rich, harmonious flavor profile.
- Carefully remove the saucepan from heat source. Season with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and torn fresh basil leaves.
- Utilize an immersion blender to puree the soup until achieving a smooth, velvety consistency. Taste and refine seasoning as needed, ensuring a balanced and robust flavor.
Notes
- Maximize flavor development by letting the soup rest overnight, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify taste profiles.
- Store leftovers confidently in sealed containers, knowing the soup maintains its deliciousness for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Elevate the final presentation with elegant garnish options like a delicate olive oil drizzle, fresh basil leaves, or Parmesan cheese sprinkle.
- Build a robust flavor foundation using classic Mediterranean mirepoix of carrots, celery, and onions that create depth and complexity.
- Select high-quality olive oil to enhance vegetable sweetness and provide a luxurious, silky texture throughout the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg