About
Ripe N' Ready Soup is here to celebrate the most savory of the summer harvest: tomatoes. Rich, bright, fragrant, and so juicy, tomatoes really are magical, and this soup uses them to the fullest! Smooth and creamy, with notes of basil and garlic, and even a little honey for a touch of sweetness, Ripe N' Ready Soup is ready to impress from the first spoonful!
Ingredients
- For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 7 cups tomato, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth, divided
- 1 large sprig fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional, for serving:
- basil leaves, to taste
- heavy cream, to taste
- croutons, to taste, store-bought or homemade
Directions
Step 1 -In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add the oil.
Step 2 -Add the onions and the garlic and cook, while stirring, until the onions soften and the mixture is fragrant, about 2-4 minutes.
Step 3 -Add the tomatoes to the onion mixture and cook, while stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have mostly broken down, about 10 minutes.
Step 4 -Add 1 cup of the broth to the tomato mixture and using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until it becomes a smooth soup.
Step 5 -Add the remaining broth, a little at a time, to the soup mixture and stir to combine until the soup reaches your desired consistency. You may not need all of the remaining broth.
Step 6 -Add 1 sprig of the basil, the honey, the paprika, the salt, and the black pepper to the soup, cover, and cook until the flavors fully meld together, about 5 minutes.
Step 7 -Remove and discard the basil spring from the soup.
Step 8 -Serve with the extra basil leaves, the heavy cream, and the croutons.
