Gourmet Tomato Soup
Gourmet Tomato Soup
A smooth, elegant tomato soup with sweet peppers, herbs and white wine, pureed silky and finished, if you like, with a puff-pastry lid baked golden.
Prep: 15 minutes · Cook: 30 minutes
What Is Gourmet Tomato Soup?
An elevated tomato soup: sweet peppers, onion and celery are softened with herbs and white wine, simmered with tomatoes and pureed silky — optionally crowned with a baked puff-pastry lid.
Why Make Gourmet Tomato Soup?
- A dressed-up take on tomato soup
- Herbs and wine add depth and elegance
- A puff-pastry lid makes it dinner-party worthy
- Smooth and comforting
- Make the base ahead and bake to serve
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 onions (small, sliced)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup white wine (fume blanc)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt and white pepper (to taste)
- 796 mL whole tomatoes (seeded and drained, liquid reserved)
- 3 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, bell pepper and celery in the oil until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook briefly.
- Add the wine and the seasonings (dill, basil, thyme, sugar, salt and white pepper).
- Add the tomatoes and stock and simmer 15 minutes.
- Stir in the reserved tomato liquid, then puree the soup until smooth and adjust the seasoning.
- To serve gourmet-style, top bowls with puff pastry and bake 15-20 minutes until golden.
Cooking Tips
- Cook the flour briefly to thicken without a raw taste
- Puree thoroughly for a silky texture
- Reserve and add the tomato liquid for full flavour
- Chill the base, then add pastry and bake to serve
- Use good canned whole tomatoes for the best base
Frequently Asked Questions About Gourmet Tomato Soup
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1. Do I need the puff pastry lid?
No; the soup is lovely on its own. The pastry just makes it a showpiece.
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2. Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes; use vegetable stock in place of chicken stock.
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3. How do I get it really smooth?
Puree thoroughly with a blender, then pass through a sieve if you want it silkier.
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4. Can I make it ahead?
Yes; make the base ahead, then reheat and add pastry to serve.
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5. How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months (without the pastry).
Gourmet Tomato Soup Made Simple
Gourmet Tomato Soup turns a comforting classic into something special, especially with its golden pastry lid. Unico whole tomatoes give it a rich, smooth base.