Tomato Bouillon
Warm, comforting, and bursting with wholesome flavor, this Tomato Bouillon recipe is a vibrant blend of ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and herbs like parsley and thyme, simmered to perfection. Perfect as a light, drinkable broth or a versatile base for soups, sauces, and stews, this bouillon is packed with fresh ingredients and free from artificial additives. The slow simmering process intensifies the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, enhanced by a touch of optional sugar for balance. Strained for a silky-smooth texture, this bouillon is easy to make and takes less than an hour from start to finish. Whether you're seeking a cozy sip or a flavorful foundation for your culinary creations, this Tomato Bouillon is a must-try.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable stock or water
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and cut them into quarters. No need to peel or seed them at this stage.
Peel the onion and chop it into large chunks. Smash the garlic cloves lightly with the side of a knife to remove the skins.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the quartered tomatoes to the pot and stir, allowing them to begin softening, for 10 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable stock or water, ensuring the tomatoes are fully submerged. Add the parsley, thyme, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and sugar if desired.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the tomatoes have broken down and released their flavors into the liquid, remove the pot from the heat.
Use an immersion blender to puree the bouillon directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
Strain the blended broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pot or container, discarding the solids.
Taste the bouillon and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm as a drinkable broth or use as a base for other dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5876 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 3612 mg | 77% | |
*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.
