Description
Jamie oliver’s simple tomato soup brings Mediterranean warmth to your kitchen with minimal ingredients. Hearty, quick, and delicious, this recipe offers comfort in a bowl that will satisfy your hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 400g (14 oz) plum tomatoes (tinned)
- 1 bunch fresh basil (30g / 1 oz)
- 270g (9.5 oz) stale ciabatta
- 4 cloves garlic
- 40g (1.4 oz) parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preparation: Finely mince garlic and separate basil leaves, reserving smaller leaves for garnish. This initial step sets the foundation for a vibrant, aromatic soup.
- Sautéing Base: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and gently sauté garlic, releasing its rich, fragrant notes while preventing scorching. Introduce larger basil leaves to infuse depth of flavor.
- Building Complexity: Add whole canned tomatoes and water, crushing tomatoes while bringing to a robust simmer. Season with salt and pepper, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop an intense, layered taste profile.
- Textural Enhancement: Tear ciabatta bread into rustic fragments and fold into the simmering tomato mixture. Reduce heat and let the bread absorb liquid, creating a velvety, luxurious consistency. Stir periodically to ensure even integration.
- Finishing Touches: Grate aged Parmesan directly into the soup, stirring to distribute the cheese’s nutty essence. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve in warmed bowls, garnishing with reserved basil leaves and a drizzle of premium olive oil for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Garlic Sautéing Technique: Slice garlic thinly and sauté gently to prevent burning, releasing its aromatic flavors without bitterness.
- Bread Integration Tip: Use day-old ciabatta for optimal texture absorption, creating a rustic and hearty soup consistency.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Grate aged Parmesan directly into the hot soup, allowing it to melt and distribute evenly for maximum flavor complexity.
- Basil Preservation Hack: Keep smaller basil leaves in chilled water to maintain freshness and create an elegant garnish that adds visual appeal and fresh herbal notes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg