Baked Tomato Soup

 

Baked Tomato Soup

Submitted by Brenda Carter, Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives
Servings 10
Calories 162kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tomatoes quartered
  • 2 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes
  • 1 14-ounce can chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Dried oregano to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Place Dutch oven on the stove over medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic and sauté until the garlic starts to color and become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the quartered tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Once soft, crush tomatoes with the back of a spoon.
  • Add the canned tomatoes and break them up with the spoon. Add oregano, salt and pepper and cook 3-5 minutes.
  • Cover the Dutch oven and place it in the oven. Bake 1 hour.
  • Remove soup from the oven and blend using an immersion blender. Add the can of broth, sugar and bay leaves. Simmer on the stovetop for 15-20 minutes.
  • Slowly stir in milk before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information: 162 calories; 7.9g fat; 603mg salt; 16.4g carbohydrates; 4.9g protein.