Description
Rich, comforting tomato vermicelli soup whisks Italian culinary traditions into a heartwarming bowl of pure deliciousness. Silky noodles dance with ripe tomatoes, creating a simple yet elegant meal that brings Mediterranean warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Vermicelli Soup Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, blended or finely chopped
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup (100 grams) vermicelli noodles
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a medium-heat pot, gently sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until they become aromatic and translucent, releasing their sweet fragrance.
- Incorporate blended or chopped tomatoes into the pot, allowing them to simmer and break down for 5-7 minutes, transforming into a rich, vibrant base.
- Pour in vegetable or chicken broth, complementing with a touch of sugar, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to balance the flavors.
- Elevate the heat to create a rapid boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, letting the liquid meld together for approximately 10 minutes.
- Delicately break vermicelli into smaller segments, introducing them into the bubbling liquid and cooking for 5 minutes until the noodles reach a perfect al dente texture.
- Remove from heat, allowing the soup to rest briefly and develop deeper flavors.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped basil or parsley for a final burst of herbal brightness.
Notes
- Customize noodle texture by breaking vermicelli into smaller or larger pieces depending on personal preference.
- Enhance flavor depth by roasting tomatoes before blending for a richer, more caramelized taste profile.
- Adapt soup for dietary needs by using gluten-free vermicelli or replacing with zucchini noodles for a low-carb version.
- Boost protein content by adding cooked shredded chicken or white beans to transform the soup into a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg