Materials:
-Four large fresh tomatoes
-1 onion, cut into small pieces.
-2 cloves of garlic, chopped.
-3 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
-1/4 cup olive oil
-2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves
-Salt and black pepper.
-The right amount of cream
Steps:
1. Tomatoes are soaked in hot water first, then peeled, seeded and cut into small pieces.
2. Add olive oil to the pot, stir-fry chopped onion and garlic over medium heat until soft, which takes about 3-5 minutes.
3. Put the chopped tomatoes into the pot and continue to stir fry for about 5 minutes until they are soft and give off a strong fragrance.
4. Add the broth to boil, then turn down the heat and let the soup boil for 20 minutes, so that the tomato can fully release its flavor.
5. After turning off the fire, stir the soup with a blender until it is smooth, and then pour it back into the pot.
6. Add fresh basil leaves, salt and black pepper, and continue to cook for 5- 10 minutes to make the taste more intense.
7. Finally, add the right amount of cream to make the soup smooth and soft. Add salt and black pepper again according to personal taste.
The key to making a bowl of tomato soup with authentic sour taste and rich layering lies in fresh tomatoes and stock, which are mixed with onions, garlic, basil and seasonings to make the taste richer and deeper. Through constant trial and adjustment, you can change this basic formula at will according to your own taste, thus making your own perfect version of tomato soup.