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Two white bowls of tomato soup garnished with chopped basil sit on a marble surface, each with a spoon, surrounded by fresh basil leaves and whole tomatoes.

Creamy Cold Tomato Soup Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Fresh Roma tomatoes, garlic, and bright basil blend into a silky, refreshing cold tomato soup with no cooking required and just 10 minutes of prep. It's a beginner-friendly summer side that tastes far more impressive than the minimal effort behind it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 medium Roma tomatoes 2 pounds
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 8 individual basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise and remove the stems. Cut the onion into quarters and peel the garlic cloves.
    Halved tomatoes, quartered onions, and whole garlic cloves arranged on a baking tray, seasoned with salt and pepper, ready for roasting.
  • Add all the ingredients except the basil to a blender cup. Blend until it reaches your preferred texture, from chunky to smooth.
    Top view of orange sauce or puree in a blender on a white marble surface.
  • Transfer to a non-reactive container, such as plastic, glass, or stainless steel. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Right before serving, slice the basil leaves into thin strips. Divide the soup between four bowls and top with the fresh basil leaves before serving.
    A bowl of tomato soup garnished with chopped basil, with fresh basil leaves and a spoon on a marble surface.

Notes

Always chill the soup in a non-reactive container like plastic, glass or stainless steel. Tomatoes are acidic and can damage other materials like cast iron, copper, and other bare metals.
Serve: Pair with garlic bread or ham and cheese sliders for lunch, or serve with avocado or black bean salad.
Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve cold directly from the fridge, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 360mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1003IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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