Comforting Velouté de Tomates Maison – The Best Homemade Soup

Course: Comfort Food

Cuisine: French

Keyword: comfort food, homemade, soup, tomato, velouté

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 210kcal

Enjoy the rich flavors of Velouté de Tomates Maison, a comforting homemade soup perfect for any season.

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Equipment

Large Pot
immersion blender

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

4 cups fresh tomatoes or canned for off-season
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 medium potatoes diced; sweet potatoes can be used
2 medium carrots
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic or garlic powder if fresh is unavailable

For Flavor

1 teaspoon thyme or dried thyme
1 tablespoon parsley or basil for a different taste
1 teaspoon sugar to balance the acidity
to taste salt
to taste pepper

For Creaminess

1 cup crème fraîche or heavy cream for a different option

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

Melt margarine in a large pot over medium heat.
Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and garlic until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
Add diced potatoes and fresh tomatoes; stir to combine.
Pour in water or broth, and add thyme, parsley, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or stand blender.
Return the pot to heat and stir in crème fraîche before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove and adjust consistency with broth if needed.

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