Fresh Tomato Soup with Crispy Herb Toasts

Fresh Tomato Soup with Crispy Herb Toasts

A comforting tomato soup made with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and creamy milk, served with crispy herb-infused toasts for a deliciously hearty meal.

Active Time
35 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Total Servings
4 Serves

How to Make It

1. Step
Heat the broiler (grill) to high.
2. Step
Arrange the baguette slices on a broiler pan and top each with basil, oregano, and Parmesan cheese.
3. Step
Broil the toasts about 4 inches from the heat source until the cheese melts, 45 to 60 seconds. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Set aside.
4. Step
Peel, seed, and dice the tomatoes.
5. Step
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
6. Step
Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
7. Step
Add the tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to a boil.
8. Step
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until thickened, 20 to 25 minutes.
9. Step
Carefully puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth. (Fill the blender only one-third full to avoid burns.)
10. Step
Return the soup to the saucepan and stir in the milk, salt, and pepper.
11. Step
Reheat gently, then ladle the soup into individual bowls.
12. Step
Garnish each bowl with 2 slices of herb toast and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 8 slices whole-grain baguette, 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 percent low-fat milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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