Rich Tomato Soup

Name: Rich Tomato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 9 servings (about 2 quarts).
Ingredients: 2 cups sliced carrots; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup butter; 4-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided; 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (4 cups); 4 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

My husband doesn't care for traditional tomato soup, but he loves this rich, fresh-tasting version. It has an unexpected chicken-broth base and appealing chunks of tomatoes. It's an excellent first course and a great light lunch with a salad and garlic bread.

Ingredients

2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter
4-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (4 cups)
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute carrots, celery, onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes, sugar, curry powder, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the flour and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually add to soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 115 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Fresh Tomato Soup in Taste of Home June/July 1999

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MarilynRaz

Jan 1, 2019

Excellent! The curry is a nice surprise.
VictoriaElaine

Jun 6, 2017

Takes some time to chop up all the veggies, but well worth it. Loved the flavor of curry mingled with the tomatoes and vegetables. Excellent with grilled cheese sandwiches.
shecooksalot

Sep 20, 2011

I have made this soup several times and we love the fresh homeade taste of it. It's perfect to use up our abundance of garden tomatoes. The only part of it that is not my favorite is peeling the tomatoes. Other than that, it is actually pretty simple to make.