How to Make No Soup For You' French Tomato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

French cuisine is renowned for its sophistication and elegance, and one of the most beloved dishes from this culinary tradition is a rich and flavorful tomato soup. Known for its velvety texture and robust flavor, French tomato soup is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for any time of year.

Today, we're going to share with you a delightful recipe for a French tomato soup that we have affectionately named "No Soup For You." This play on words is a nod to the iconic line ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pounds fresh tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
  • ¼ cup dry vermouth, or to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
  • 1 (4 ounce) container crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat, stir in onion. Cook and stir until golden brown, about 12 minutes; season with salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Cook until dried herbs are fragrant, about 1 more minute, then mix in the tomatoes and vermouth. Bring to a boil, then stir in the chicken broth. Bring soup back to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Mix in the fresh basil, oregano, thyme, and garlic. Cover pot, and cook until tomatoes are tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon over the soup, and ladle into bowls; top each serving with a spoonful of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.
  • Nutrition

    170 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 710mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 137mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 424mg