התמונה להמחשה בלבדCreamy Tomato Soup
Cooking With KidsA gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. A warming and soothing creation that harmonises vine-ripened tomatoes with root vegetables to achieve a rich, balanced depth of flavour.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Put the oil, onions, celery, carrots, potatoes and bay leaves in a big casserole dish, or two saucepans. Fry gently until the onions are softened – about 10-15 mins. Fill the kettle and boil it.
- 2Stir in the tomato purée, sugar, vinegar, chopped tomatoes and passata, then crumble in the stock cubes. Add 1 litre boiling water and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 mins until the potato is tender, then remove the bay leaves. Purée with a stick blender (or ladle into a blender in batches) until very smooth. Season to taste and add a pinch more sugar if it needs it. The soup can now be cooled and chilled for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 9.5g
- Carbs
- 73g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Immersion blender
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To deepen the tomato flavours, I recommend roasting them in the oven with a little olive oil and garlic before cooking the soup—this provides natural sweetness and a rich texture without needing sugar. For a dairy-free version, replace the cream with coconut cream or a blended boiled potato. Children can help make crispy croutons from stale bread or sprinkle cheese over the hot soup.
Culinary reasoning
A gentle simmer develops flavour gradually and keeps the texture controlled rather than breaking the ingredients apart. A warming and soothing creation that harmonises vine-ripened tomatoes with root vegetables to achieve a rich, balanced depth of flavour.
