Simple Tomato Broth
Delightfully simple yet bursting with fresh, comforting flavors, this Simple Tomato Broth is the perfect recipe for a light, nutritious meal in under 40 minutes. Made with pantry staples like juicy tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant oregano, this dish is simmered gently with vegetable stock to create a hearty yet smooth broth. The recipe is versatile, allowing you to blend it partially for a silkier texture or serve it rustic-style with chunks of tender tomato. Garnish with fresh basil for a pop of color and flavor. Whether served as a standalone soup, paired with crusty bread, or used as a base for other dishes, this tomato broth is your new go-to for quick and wholesome comfort food. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a savory appetizer, it’s a must-try for lovers of simple, plant-based recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 large tomatoes, diced (or canned diced tomatoes)
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down slightly.
Pour in the vegetable stock and add the bay leaf, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to blend the soup partially, leaving small chunks of tomato for texture. Alternatively, serve it as is for a rustic look.
Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Ladle the tomato broth into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.6 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3435 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2219 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
