This celery and tomato soup is a simple, nourishing soup maker recipe made with fresh tomatoes, celery, potato, and herbs. The tomatoes add a gentle sweetness that perfectly balances the celery, creating a smooth and comforting soup that's ideal for a light lunch or easy dinner.
800mlvegetable stockapprox (or chicken stock, if preferred)
1/2tspdried thyme
1/2tspdried basil
salt and pepper to taste
1tspsugaroptional
Instructions
Roughly chop the tomatoes, celery, onion, and potato.
Add the onion and garlic to the soup maker to chop it up (if using a soup maker with a chop function).
Add the tomatoes, celery, potato, herbs (and sugar if using) to the soup maker jug.
Add the stock to the jug making sure it doesn't go above the MAX line on your soup maker.
On your soup maker, choose the smooth soup function. This will cook and blend the ingredients perfectly for a smooth, creamy consistency. The cycle usually takes about 30 minutes.
Once the cycle is complete, carefully taste the soup. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Pour the soup into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or fresh herbs like parsley or basil, if you like.
Notes
Note 1: Use approx 4 to 6 fresh tomatoes (I use on the vine). Alternatively, use a tin of chopped tomatoes, choose ones with lots of flavour, I like the Mutti brand best.