How to Make

1. 1.

   Start with the base

   In a deep saucepan, heat the butter over a medium flame. Once it has melted, add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3–4 minutes, or until everything turns soft and golden. You’ll notice a lovely, warm aroma filling your kitchen, that’s your first sign that something comforting is on the way.

2. 2.

   Add the tomatoes

   Now add the chopped tomatoes. Stir well and let them cook for 7–8 minutes. You’ll see them soften and release their juices. Keep stirring occasionally to avoid sticking. By the end, your mixture should look slightly saucy, just right for a homemade tomato soup.

3. 3.

   Time to simmer

   Pour in the water or vegetable stock. Give it a good stir, cover partially with a lid, and let it simmer gently for about 10 minutes. This helps all the flavours blend beautifully, giving your tomato soup recipe that perfect depth.

4. 4.

   Blend to make it smooth

   Turn off the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly; this step is essential for safe blending. Use a hand blender directly in the pot, or transfer the mixture to a regular blender and blend until smooth and creamy. If you're using a blender, make sure the mixture is warm, not piping hot.

5. 5.

   Add the cheesy goodness

   Return the soup to the pan (if needed), and now for the magic: stir in The Laughing Cow Cheese. It melts in smoothly, giving your cheese tomato soup a rich, velvety texture. Stir until it’s all fully combined.

6. 6.

   Season to finish

   Add salt, ground black pepper, and a pinch of sugar if your tomatoes were on the tangier side. Let the soup simmer for another 2–3 minutes so everything blends well. Give it a taste, it should be rich, creamy, and balanced.

7. 7.

   Serve it up

   Ladle the soup into bowls while warm. Add a swirl of cream and garnish with fresh coriander or basil. And that’s it, a bowl of creamy tomato soup ready in under 30 minutes.