How to Make Heirloom Tomato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of tomato soup on a cool evening. And when it comes to making the perfect tomato soup, using heirloom tomatoes is a game changer. Heirloom tomatoes are known for their unique flavors and vibrant colors, making them an ideal choice for creating a rich and flavorful soup that’s truly a cut above the rest.

Heirloom tomatoes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and each variety offers its own distinct taste profile. From juicy ...

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Ingredients

  • 8 medium heirloom tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons oil, or as needed
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
  • 1 (8 ounce) ball mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Cut tomatoes in half and put on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Put enough oil in a large pot to cover the bottom. Add 2/3 of the onion, 1/2 of the garlic, and Italian seasoning; sizzle over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Place roasted tomatoes and chicken stock in a large pot. Mix well and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, cover, and reduce heat to low; cook for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Ten minutes before the soup is ready, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in remaining onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add remaining garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Add spinach and salt; cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Pour soup into individual ceramic bowls. Place spinach mixture and mozzarella cubes on top of each soup.
  • Place soups in the preheated oven and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 24mg
    • Sodium: 595mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 383mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 874mg