Garlic Tomato Soup

Tomato Garlic Onion Soup Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
📝 Description: Comfort food meets nutritional goodness in this savory tomato garlic onion soup. Packed with flavor and health benefits, it’s a delightful addition to your soup repertoire. Pair it with a fresh salad for a satisfying yet light meal.

Ingredients:

• 20 garlic cloves
• 2 onions
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tomatoes
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 2 cups beef broth
• 8 slices French baguettes
• 4 slices Swiss cheese

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 615.2
• Fat Content: 19.3g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6.9g
• Cholesterol Content: 26.4mg
• Sodium Content: 1458.3mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 88.9g
• Fiber Content: 7g
• Sugar Content: 11.1g
• Protein Content: 23.4g

Instructions:

1. Blanche the Garlic:

   • In a pot of boiling water, blanch the garlic cloves for about 30 seconds until they are slightly soft.
   • Remove the garlic cloves and plunge them into ice water to cool.
   • Once cooled, peel the garlic cloves and thinly slice them.

2. Prepare the Onions:

   • Peel and thinly slice the onions.
   • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the sliced onions to the pot and sauté until they are soft and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • Once the onions are caramelized, add the blanched garlic slices, chopped tomatoes, and tomato juice to the pot.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

4. Preheat the Oven:

   • While the soup is simmering, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

5. Add Beef Broth:

   • After the soup has simmered for 30 minutes, add the beef broth to the pot.
   • Bring the soup back to a boil, then remove it from the heat.

6. Assemble the Soup Bowls:

   • Ladle the hot soup into oven-proof bowls, filling them almost to the top.
   • Place a slice of French baguette on top of each bowl of soup.

7. Add Cheese Topping:

   • Lay a slice of Swiss cheese over each slice of baguette, covering the entire surface.
   • Place the bowls of soup on a baking sheet and transfer them to the preheated oven.

8. Bake Until Golden and Bubbly:

   • Bake the soup in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.

9. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Carefully remove the hot soup bowls from the oven.
   • Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
   • Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and enjoy this flavorful and comforting tomato garlic onion soup!

Whether you’re seeking a cozy weeknight dinner or a healthy and hearty meal option, this soup is sure to satisfy your cravings and warm your soul. So gather your ingredients, follow these simple steps, and indulge in a bowl of homemade goodness!