Soupe a La Tomate France

Experience the rich, comforting flavors of France with Soupe à La Tomate, a classic French tomato soup recipe that’s as elegant as it is satisfying. Featuring sweet, sun-ripened tomatoes blended with aromatic vegetables, fresh herbs, and a touch of velvety heavy cream, this soup achieves a perfect balance of tangy and savory notes. A hint of caramelized tomato paste deepens the flavor, while fresh basil adds a fragrant finish. Served with golden, broiled Gruyère-topped baguette slices, this dish is the epitome of French sophistication and comfort food. Perfect as a starter or light meal, this recipe will transport your taste buds straight to the rustic kitchens of the French countryside.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 medium ripe tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 8 slices baguette slices
• 0.5 cup grated Gruyère cheese

Directions

Step 1

Start by scoring a small 'X' on the bottom of each tomato. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then blanch the tomatoes for 30 seconds. Remove them and immediately transfer to an ice water bath. Peel off the skins and roughly chop the tomatoes. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the onion, garlic, and carrot.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to caramelize it slightly.

Step 5

Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot, followed by the vegetable broth, sugar, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Using an immersion blender (or working in batches with a countertop blender), blend the soup until smooth.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Stir in the heavy cream to create a velvety texture.

Step 10

Meanwhile, preheat your oven's broiler. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese over each slice and broil until bubbly and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve alongside the cheesy baguette slices for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2688.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2236.4

Total Fat 99.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 180mg	0%
Sodium 6670.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 263.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.8g	0%
Total Sugars 60.0g
Protein 68.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 915.6mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 5223.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 47.4%