The winter chill is in and what better way to fight the cold than to enjoy a homemade creamy tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich.
This combo makes for a delicious, filling, and easy to make family meal - perfect for parents who’ve had a long day. Plus the tomato soup is a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies.
Although it’s a super simple meal, tomato soup is packed with nutrients. Did you know that tomatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants?
Providing your body with a wide range of health benefits. One of the key nutrients in tomatoes is vitamin C, which can help boost the immune system. This is key during the winter months, when colds and flu are rampant.
Who knew you could help your family fight those pesky winter colds simply by making tomato soup? And we have the perfect recipe for you. It only requires 7 ingredients, most of which you can find in your pantry, so there’s no need for you to run to the shops.
This winter staple is made easier with Defy’s Multi Cooker, which requires little cooking effort. Plus it’s easy to clean, making it the ideal appliance for families on the go. This can be paired with our Panini Press. A kitchen must-have that ensures even heating, so you can enjoy the most perfectly grilled cheese sandwich.
Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe
Recipe credit: This Pilgrim Life
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Serves 6
Ingredients:
● 1 TBSP Butter
● ½ Onion, diced
● 4 Cans Diced tomatoes (use 400 g cans)
● 2 TBSP Sugar
● 1 Cup (250 ml) Chicken broth
● 1 TBSP Dried basil
● ½ Cup (125 ml) Heavy cream
Method:
- Heat the Multi Cooker on Sauté and add the butter to melt.
- Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions are softened and start to brown.
- Pour in the tomatoes, sugar, chicken broth, and basil over the onions. Stir to combine.
- Cover the Multi Cooker and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
- Quick release or naturally release the pressure.
- Carefully transfer the hot mixture to a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the Multi Cooker.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan, croutons, bread or a grilled cheese sandwich.
