Sugar-Free Tomato Broth
Experience the pure, vibrant taste of homemade **Sugar-Free Tomato Broth**, crafted from fresh, ripe tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a medley of wholesome vegetables. This low-calorie, naturally sweet broth skips added sugar and gets its rich, robust flavor from slow simmering with aromatic bay leaf and thyme. Perfectly blended into a velvety consistency, this gluten-free and vegan recipe pairs beautifully as a comforting starter or a nourishing base for soups and pasta sauces. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a delightful choice for meal prep and can be garnished with chopped parsley for a touch of freshness. Whether enjoyed as is or enhanced with your favorite toppings, this tomato broth is an easy, healthy addition to your kitchen repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium (around 2 lbs) ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large celery stalk
- 1 medium carrot
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and core the tomatoes, then roughly chop them into large chunks.
Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic cloves.
Wash the celery and carrot, then chop them into small pieces for easier blending.
In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, garlic, celery, and carrot to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine with the sautéed vegetables.
Pour in the vegetable stock, then add the bay leaf and dried thyme. Stir everything together.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the broth simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pot from the heat and take out the bay leaf.
Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the contents of the pot until smooth (or transfer the mixture to a countertop blender and blend in batches if necessary).
Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Ladle the warm tomato broth into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2101 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.8 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.3 g | 255% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.0 g | ||
| Protein | 53.0 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 705 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 13911 mg | 296% | |
*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.
