Jamie Oliver Tomato Soup

This easy and delicious tomato soup by Jamie Oliver is a comforting, nutritious meal that’s perfect for any time of day. Made with fresh vegetables, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic basil, it’s creamy, hot, and full of flavor. You can easily customize it with your favorite herbs and spices for a personal touch.

Ingredients Needed

• 2 carrots (about 200g / 7 oz)
• 2 sticks of celery (about 150g / 5.3 oz)
• 2 medium onions (about 300g / 10.5 oz)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Olive oil
• 2 organic reduced-salt chicken or vegetable stock cubes (or 2 tsp if using bouillon powder)
• 2 x 400g tins (14 oz) of quality plum tomatoes
• 3 large ripe tomatoes (about 500g / 17.6 oz)
• ½ a bunch of fresh basil (15g / 0.5 oz)

How To Make Tomato Soup

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and roughly slice the carrots, slice the celery, and peel and roughly chop the onions. Peel and slice the garlic.
2. Cook the Vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil (about 1 oz / 30ml) in a large pan over medium heat. Add the prepared vegetables and cook with the lid slightly ajar for 10-15 minutes, or until softened.
3. Prepare the Stock: Crumble the stock cubes into a jug and cover it with 1.5 liters (6 cups) of boiling water. Stir until dissolved.
4. Add Tomatoes and Simmer: Add the stock to the pan with the tinned and fresh tomatoes, including the green stalks still attached. Stir well and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes with the lid on.
5. Add Basil and Season: Pick the basil leaves and add them to the soup. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste, stirring through the basil.
6. Blend the Soup: Remove the pan from the heat. Use a stick blender or liquidizer to blend the soup until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• Use ripe tomatoes: Choose the juiciest, ripest tomatoes for the best flavor. Overripe tomatoes work great in this recipe.
• Don’t skip the basil stalks: The green stalks of fresh tomatoes add extra depth and flavor to the soup—leave them in!
• Adjust the texture: If you prefer a thicker soup, blend only half of the mixture. For a smoother version, blend it all.
• Add extra herbs: Experiment by adding your favorite herbs like thyme or rosemary to change up the flavor and give it a personal twist.

How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover tomato soup cool down to room temperature before placing it in an airtight container. Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Allow the soup to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating on the stove.
• Reheat: Pour the soup into a pot and heat over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)

• Calories: 122
• Total Fat: 5.2g
• Saturated Fat: 0.7g
• Total Carbohydrate: 17.6g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.2g
• Sugars: 15.9g
• Protein: 3.6g

Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver Roasted Tomato Soup
• Jamie Oliver Parsnip Soup
• Jamie Oliver Mulligatawny Soup
• Jamie Oliver Mussels Soup