Tomato soup served with fragrant basil and toasted bread cubes

Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup is one of the best-known and simplest soups in Hungarian cuisine. The fresh, tantalizing flavor of tomatoes is enhanced by onions, garlic and fresh herbs such as basil or parsley. In its traditional form, tomato soup is simple but extremely delicious, and makes the perfect appetizer for a family meal or any other occasion. Fresh tomatoes are one of the finest gifts of the summer months, which soup lovers look forward to every year.

The dish is very quick to make and is popular not only with adults but also with children, as it is refreshing and nutritious.

Prep Time 10 min
Preparation 25 min
Total 35 min
180 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 5
800 g Tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1 Onion
2 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 stalk Celery stalk
1 Carrot
1 bunch Fresh basil
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black pepper
500 ml Water or vegetable stock
1 tbsp Sugar

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté them in olive oil until softened.

    2

    Add the sliced carrot and celery stalk, and sauté for a few minutes.

    3

    Add the diced tomatoes (or canned tomatoes) and pour in the water or vegetable stock.

    4

    Season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes.

    5

    Add the sugar and purée with an immersion blender until smooth.

    6

    Before serving, garnish with grated cheese or toasted bread cubes, if desired.