1 week Ago By Brian Dillon
One extra ingredient added to tomato soup will take it to the "next level", says one chef. Tomato soup is a popular dish for Brits, available in most supermarkets and also super easy to make at home. When you simply roast tomatoes and garlic in the oven, then blend them up in a pot with stock, you come out with super tasty soup that can enjoyed any time of the year.
But many suggest adding one extra thing to make it even more delicious. Tomato soup tastes amazing when you add green pesto to it, many cooks say. One of those people who says pesto takes tomato soup to the "next level" is Julie Andrews of The Healthy Epicurean.
The expert says that a few tablespoons is all you need for that added flare of flavour as she shared her recipe for a "creamy" soup. She recommends using green pesto for this, as the basil perfectly complements the rich tomato flavour. She lists the essential ingredients to make her most delicious tomato soup, which is bursting with flavour and has the perfect texture.
The ingredients she uses are: Onion and garlic Dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper Canned tomatoes Tomato paste Green pesto Tomato paste Cream Balsamic vinegar Sugar To create her tomato soup, here's what she does: Tomato soup is an easy dish to make at home, perfect to enjoy at lunch time with a cheese toastie or as a starter for when you are hosting a dinner party. Not only is it delicious, tomato soup is full of great vitamins and nutrients, such as vitamin C and E. This recipe incorporates plenty of garlic as well, which is great for heart health and a boosted immune system.
The pesto, meanwhile, adds some great flavour. While the green pesto takes it to the "next level" when it is incorporated into the recipe , this is something you can also simply add on top of your tomato soup when it is finished along with things like basil and other fresh herbs..
