Hearty Tomato Soup

Thermomix recipe: Hearty Tomato Soup. Ready in 45 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 150 g onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 20 g olive oil
• 30 g tomato paste
• 800 g canned diced tomatoes
• 500 g vegetable stock
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Add 150 g onion and 2 cloves garlic to the mixing bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
2. Add 20 g olive oil. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add 30 g tomato paste. Cook 3 min / 100°C / Speed 1.
4. Add 800 g canned diced tomatoes, 500 g vegetable stock, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper to the mixing bowl. Secure the simmering basket on top of the lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splattering and allow for evaporation.
5. Cook 20 min / 100°C / Speed 1.
6. Pause the Thermomix. Carefully remove the simmering basket. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl with the spatula to ensure even cooking. Replace the simmering basket.
7. Cook for another 5 min / 100°C / Speed 1.
8. Carefully remove the simmering basket. Blend the soup 1 min / Speed 5-9, gradually increasing the speed, until smooth.
9. For a final gentle stir and to settle the soup, cook 1 min / 90°C / Speed 2 (Reverse).
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.

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