How to Make Sweet and Chunky Tomato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing quite satisfies like a warm bowl of tomato soup. Our recipe for Sweet and Chunky Tomato Soup takes the classic comfort food to a whole new level with its rich, hearty flavors and satisfying texture. This soup is an excellent way to use up an abundance of ripe tomatoes, and its sweetness comes from the addition of carrots and onions, making it the perfect balance of savory and sweet.

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Ingredients

  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper, diced
  • ¾ teaspoon butter, divided
  • 8 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place the red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper in a large pot with 1/4 teaspoon butter, and cook, stirring constantly, until peppers are slightly charred. Mix in tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Season with salt, sugar, cloves, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and cook 20 minutes, until tomatoes are soft.
  • Mix the milk and cornstarch in a small saucepan, and stir until smooth. Place saucepan over medium heat, and stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter. Continue to cook and stir until thickened. Mix into the pot with vegetables.
  • Strain about 1/2 the vegetables from the soup and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth, and return to the pot. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let sit about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    118 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 1208mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 81mg
    • Calcium: 127mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 807mg