Tomato Cream Soup (Hand-crafted Texture)

Some dishes feel like a quiet conversation. Warm, simple, honest — as if they welcome you back home. This tomato cream soup is one of them: slow, cozy, gently crafted by hand. A bowl that proves comfort lives in the smallest details.

Total time: 35 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Yield: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

1. Canned tomatoes (peeled) - 200 g

2. Onion - 1/2

3. Garlic - 3 cloves

4. Olive oil - 2 tbsp

5. Salt - to taste

6. Sugar - small pinch (optional, for balance)

7. Black pepper - to taste

8. Oregano - to taste

9. Hot water - 200 ml

10. Cream 20–30% - 30 ml (optional)

11. Basil - a couple of leaves (for serving)

Step By Step Cooking Process

STEP 1

Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent. Add garlic and warm it for 20–30 seconds.

STEP 2

Prepare the tomatoes. Chop them roughly — shape doesn’t matter. Transfer to the saucepan, add salt, sugar (optional), and black pepper. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes until the tomatoes collapse.

STEP 3

Pour in 200 ml of hot water. Stir and simmer for another 5 minutes.

STEP 4

Turn off the heat. Let the soup rest for a minute. Mash everything with a fork to create a “hand-crafted creamy” texture — soft, but alive (this makes the soup warmer and more personal than machine blending).

STEP 5

Add a splash of cream and oregano. Stir and serve warm. Top with a basil leaf.

May this warm bowl remind you that comfort often comes from simple gestures. Come back anytime — the next flavor is already waiting.

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