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How to make a delicious tomato soup?

 This recipe is great for kids because it’s simple ingredients and very little process. Ingredients…
 This recipe is great for kids because it’s simple ingredients and very little process.

Ingredients

3 large tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
1/2 carrot, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Olive oil, for garnish
Croutons, for garnish
Shredded Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Directions
Combine the tomatoes, chicken stock, onion, celery, and carrots together in a large saucepot and bring to a boil. Boil for 15-20 minutes, or until the flavors have developed and the vegetables are cooking through and remove from heat. Add to a food processor, carefully, and purée. Pour the soup into a bowl, finish with butter, and garnish with olive oil, a couple of croutons, and Parmesan.

TOMATO SOUP SHOPPING TIP

Italian food is about simplicity and letting the ingredients shine. So make sure you get ingredients that are great quality and flavor. Farmers markets and specialty stores will have great produce and products. Just be sure to have some great olive oil.

TOMATO SOUP COOKING TIP


Unlike other highly regarded cuisines, Italian cooking is usually simple to make with many dishes having only 4 to 8 ingredients. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation.

Nutritional Facts

Total Fat
9g
 
14%
Sugar
8g
 
N/A
Saturated Fat
5g
 
26%
Cholesterol
23mg
 
8%
4g
 
8%
Carbs
14g
 
5%
Vitamin A
218µg
 
24%
Vitamin B6
0.2mg
 
12.3%
Vitamin C
25mg
 
42%
Vitamin D
0.1µg
 
N/A
Vitamin E
1mg
 
6%
Vitamin K
18µg
 
23%
Calcium
38mg
 
4%
Fiber
3g
 
12%
Folate (food)
42µg
 
N/A
Folate equivalent (total)
42µg
 
10%
Iron
0.7mg
 
4.1%
Magnesium
27mg
 
7%
Monounsaturated
3g
 
N/A
Niacin (B3)
2mg
 
12%
Phosphorus
80mg
 
11%
Polyunsaturated
0.6g
 
N/A
Potassium
579mg
 
17%
Riboflavin (B2)
0.1mg
 
7.4%
Sodium
142mg
 
6%
Thiamin (B1)
0.1mg
 
7.6%
Trans
0.3g
 
N/A
Zinc
0.5mg
 
3.3%

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