How to Make Jersey Fresh Tomato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

With its juicy, ripe tomatoes and vibrant flavors, Jersey Fresh Tomato Soup is a classic dish that celebrates the bountiful harvest of late summer in the Garden State. This simple yet satisfying soup is a beloved staple on many New Jersey dinner tables, and for good reason. Whether you’re enjoying it as a starter for a summer cookout or as a light, refreshing meal on its own, this soup is the perfect showcase for the peak-season tomatoes that New Jersey is famous for.

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Ingredients

  • 7 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots
  • ¾ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 (13.75 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 4

  • Place tomatoes, carrots, and onion in a stockpot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, sugar, and salt.
  • Melt butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste; gradually add milk, whisking continuously until thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir milk mixture into the stockpot. Season with basil, celery salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Continue to simmer the soup on low to reduce and thicken, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 1666mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 139mg
    • Iron: 12mg
    • Potassium: 1030mg