🍅 Creamy Tomato Soup

2026-06-18

🛒 Ingredients

🥛 4 Cups Milk
🌾 2 Tablespoons Flour
🥄 ¼ Teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
🍅 500g Tomatoes
🧈 2 Tablespoons Butter
🧂 Salt to Taste
🫙 Pepper to Taste
🌿 Fresh Basil for Garnish

👨‍🍳 Method

1️⃣ Prepare the White Sauce 🥛🧈

Make a smooth white sauce using:

🥛 Milk
🌾 Flour
🧈 Butter

Stir until creamy and well combined.

2️⃣ Prepare the Tomatoes 🍅

Cook the tomatoes separately until tender.

🥣 Mash the cooked tomatoes through a coarse sieve to remove skins and seeds.

3️⃣ Combine the Soup 🍲

Just before serving:

🥄 Add the bicarbonate of soda to the tomatoes.

Whisk thoroughly until combined.

Slowly stir the tomatoes into the white sauce, stirring constantly.

4️⃣ Serve Immediately 🍽️

Serve hot at once.

⚠️ Cook’s Tip:
If the soup starts to curdle, don’t panic — beat thoroughly with a whisk until smooth again. 🥄✨

🌿 Optional Garnish

Finish with fresh basil leaves for a beautiful flavour boost. 🌱🍅

🔑 Cook’s Note

A simple old-fashioned tomato soup with a creamy twist — turning humble tomatoes into a comforting bowl of warmth. ❤️🏡