Smoky Tomato Soup with Garlicky Croutons
By OcadoLife
Published on 09 December 2021
Budget-friendly and quick to make, this warming tomato soup recipe is a real food cupboard favourite. Make your own croutons, too, for extra texture and substance. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a homemade soup flavoured with smoky paprika – omit the chilli flakes if cooking for kids.Time and servings
20 minsTotal time
1Servings
5 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 slice of white bread
- 400 g of chopped tomatoes
- 0.5 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1 pinch of chilli flakes
- 100 ml of vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp of single cream
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Mix the crushed garlic and olive oil together in a bowl.Step 2
Chop the bread into bite-size pieces and toss in the oil. Place on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 10-15 mins until golden.Step 3
Meanwhile, simmer the chopped tomatoes with the vegetable stock, smoked paprika and chilli flakes for 10 mins.Step 4
Using a hand blender, whizz until smooth and pour into a bowl to serve.Step 5
Swirl the cream through, plus an extra drizzle of oil, a twist of black pepper, and top with the finished croutons.