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    Yam and Tomato Soup

    Jan 4, 2023 · 24 Comments

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    If you’re looking for a delicious and easy meal to make on a cold winter night, look no further than yam and tomato soup. Warm, comforting and filling, this is the perfect meal to make when you’re in the mood for something hearty. The combination of creamy yams and juicy tomatoes creates a dynamic flavor that is sure to please. Plus, the soup comes together quickly, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights.

    Not only does this soup taste great, but it’s also incredibly versatile. You can add whatever vegetables you have in your kitchen to make it even heartier. Plus, you can add different herbs and spices to customize the flavor to your liking.

    Pair this yam and tomato soup with some crusty bread, a simple green salad, or a warm side of roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. If you’re feeling extra indulgent, you can add a dollop of sour cream or some grated cheese on top for a savory finishing touch.

    No matter what accompaniments you choose, you’re sure to love this delicious and easy yam and tomato soup. So, try it out and enjoy a comforting meal on a cold winter night.

    Ingredient Check List

    • Yams. The base of the soup. These are a sweet root vegetable, that adds thickness and color to the soup.
    • Grape Tomatoes. While I’m using grape tomatoes, feel free to use the tomato of your choice.
    • Red Onion. I’m using red onion purely as a matter of preference. Sweet onions or yellow onions would also work just fine.
    • Celery. This adds crunch and a mildly-sweet flavor.
    • Garlic. For pungency and aroma.
    • Italian Parsley. This fragrant herb adds a bright flavor to the soup, as well as a pop of color.
    • Basil. Fresh basil brings a bright ‘anise like’ flavor to the soup. While I strongly suggest fresh, dried will work as well.
    • Dried Oregano. I do ‘not’ recommend using fresh oregano in this soup, as it will simply overpower the other ingredients.
    • Black Pepper. Using pre-ground black pepper is fine.
    • Red Pepper. For a touch of heat and mild smokiness. Substitute in a bit of cayenne if you want to up the heat a little more.
    • Salt. To help meld the flavors of the soup.
    • Fennel Seeds. These seeds have a sweet, licorice-like flavor and aroma, and add a unique flavor to the soup.
    • Vegetable Stock. Good soup starts with a good stock. I’m using Vegeta Real Gourmet Stock.
    • Olive Oil. Used to sauté the vegetables, while adding flavor and richness to the soup.
    • Lemon Juice. A bit of acidity, and citrus flavor. I recommend fresh, but this is one case where bottled will likely work just fine.
    • Honey. For a touch of sweetness and to balance out the acidity.
    • Grating Cheese. For garnish and added umami notes.

    Tips for Upping Your Soup Game

    1. Start with good stock: Good stock is the foundation of a flavorful soup, so use a good quality stock or broth.
    2. Add aromatics: Aromatics such as onions, garlic, celery, and carrots can add a lot of flavor to your soup.
    3. Simmer slowly: Simmering soup slowly allows the flavors to meld together and gives it a better flavor. Rigorously boiling your soup degrades both flavor and aroma. The low simmer is the way to go.
    4. Add some acid: A splash of lemon juice, vinegar, or even wine can add a nice acidity to the soup.
    5. Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, and basil can add a nice freshness to the soup.
    6. Finish with a garnish: A garnish such as chopped scallions, croutons, or grated cheese can add a nice finishing touch to your soup.

    What to do with Homemade Croutons

    • Salads: Croutons are a great way to add crunch, flavor, and texture to salads.
    • Soups: As we’re doing today, topping soup with croutons adds great texture and flavor.
    • Stuffing: Croutons can be used in place of bread cubes to make a tasty stuffing.
    • Garnish: Croutons can be used as a garnish for many dishes and are especially great on top of mac and cheese.
    • Topping: Croutons can be used to top casseroles or baked dishes for added texture and flavor.
    • Snack: Best of all, croutons can be eaten as a snack by themselves or with dip.

    Super Simple Pairings for Yam & Tomato Soup

    • Wine Pairings: A light-bodied white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc or a Pinot Grigio would pair nicely with Yam and Tomato Soup. These wines have crisp, fruity flavors that will complement the sweetness of the yam and the acidity of the tomatoes.
    • Grilled Cheese Sandwich: A classic pairing with tomato soup, a grilled cheese sandwich is a simple but satisfying addition.
    • Grilled Chicken: Grilled chicken adds a nice contrast of texture and flavor to the soup.
    • Crusty bread: Crusty bread offers a crunchy contrast to the creamy tomato soup.
    • Salad: A classic salad made with crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and a creamy Caesar dressing.
    • Steamed vegetables: Steamed vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots provide a nutritious and colorful addition to the soup.
    • Rice and beans: Rice and beans offer a filling and flavorful accompaniment to the soup.
    • Avocado toast: Avocado toast is a great way to add a creamy, healthy component to the soup.
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    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 1x
    • Category: Main Dish

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 3 yams – cooked then diced
    • 1 red onion – sliced
    • 3 stalks of celery – chopped
    • 1 pint of grape tomatoes – quartered or about 3 vine ripe tomatoes diced
    • 4 – 5 cloves of garlic – chopped
    • 1/2 cup of fresh Italian parsley – chopped
    • 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves – chopped
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1 tsp. black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
    • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
    • 1/4 tsp. fennel seed
    • 4 – 5 cups of vegetable stock – depending on how thick you want your soup (I use Vegeta Real Gourmet Stock)
    • 3 tbs. olive oil
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • 3 tbs. honey
    • Fresh Romano cheese or Parmesan cheese for grating

    Easy Homemade Croutons:

    • 4 slices of white bread – toasted to a nice golden color
    • Salt & Black pepper
    • 3 tbs. Olive oil

    Instructions

    For the Soup:

    1. Bake the yams or yams until fork tender; remove the skin and dice.
    2. Heat a large sauce pot with the olive oil.
    3. Add the tomatoes, onions and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    4. Add the diced sweet potatoes, parsley, basil and seasonings and continue to simmer on a low heat.
    5. Add vegetable broth one cup at a time so that you bring the soup to the consistency that you desire.
    6. Simmer on a low heat for approximately 30 minutes or so.
    7. Taste the soup to adjust for seasoning.
    8. Combine the lemon juice and honey and drizzle a little over each bowl of soup.
    9. Serve with croutons, grated Romano or Parmesan cheese and ripped fresh basil leaves.

    For the Croutons:

    1. Allow the toast to sit and get hard after it is toasted.
    2. Crumble the toast in a bowl.
    3. Heat a cast iron frying pan with 3 tbs. olive oil and add the crumbled toast.
    4. Dust the toast with salt and black pepper allow the bread to become a beautiful golden color and absorb the olive oil.
    5. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
    6. Serve over the soup.

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    1. [email protected]'s Recipes says

      09/10/2017 at 5:56 pm

      I love seasonal food..this looks soul comforting and delicious!

      Reply
    2. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

      09/10/2017 at 6:33 pm

      What a great warm soup for the season. It’s unique and loaded with all the things that we love!

      Reply
    3. Liz says

      09/10/2017 at 7:39 pm

      This is no ordinary fall soup! So lovely, gourmet and delicious!!

      Reply
    4. Juli Purcell says

      09/10/2017 at 9:05 pm

      Can we just talk about how incredibly fantastic your photography is?!!! THeis looks delicious! Also, I gotta admit this year i’m getting on the pumpkin train. It started out with just wanting to share my pumpkin pie recipe and turned into 5 other recipes I just had to do too! EEEK! Forgive me!

      Reply
    5. Pam says

      09/10/2017 at 9:37 pm

      This soup is perfect for that weird time between the end of summer and the start of actual fall weather. Plus who can turn down homemade croutons?

      Reply
    6. Nicole Burkholder says

      09/10/2017 at 11:44 pm

      Wow, that looks fantastic! What a great idea for a fall soup.

      Reply
    7. Big Daddy Dave says

      10/10/2017 at 12:16 am

      Catherine, That’s a different soup and it’s one that I could like. The problem is that my better half doesn’t like yams/sweet potatoes in any form… Bummer! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

      Reply
    8. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

      10/10/2017 at 1:08 am

      Huge tomato soup fan and I love the addition of the yams yum

      Reply
    9. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      10/10/2017 at 1:26 am

      I would have never ever thought of combining yams with tomato in a soup. This is just so brilliant and I love your clicks. It makes me want to try it right away. Winter is coming soon and I am happy to stock up on these yummy soup recipes.

      Reply
    10. Mila says

      10/10/2017 at 9:18 am

      WOW!!! Che buona che deve essere!!! Complimenti

      Reply
    11. Lauren @ Delicious Little Bites says

      10/10/2017 at 11:24 am

      Your soup looks amazing! I’m a big fan of all these flavors so it’s definitely a must-try! I just started making homemade croutons, as well….definitely never going back to store bought!

      Reply
    12. Kim says

      10/10/2017 at 12:35 pm

      Yummy! Looks so delicious!

      Reply
    13. Veena Azmanov says

      10/10/2017 at 2:11 pm

      Oh this soups look so hearty and scrumptious. I love the color and flavors in here. Love the croutons.

      Reply
    14. Christine says

      10/10/2017 at 6:30 pm

      Really loving this recipe for fall right now! It looks so beautiful and delicious. Always a big fan of delicious soups around this time of year!

      Reply
    15. Olivia Mesquita says

      11/10/2017 at 1:12 am

      This looks like a terrific soup. My husband adores sweet potato, and I’m sure would be over the moon if he had a chance to try this. We’ll put it on our list of recipes to whip up. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
    16. Noel Lizotte says

      11/10/2017 at 8:30 pm

      I love this! Soup is my favorite meal and all the ingredients in this list are on the top of my preference list!

      Reply
    17. Worst Interior Design says

      04/01/2023 at 7:31 pm

      I never had Yam tomato soup! This looks so so good!!! I can’t wait to make it, your recipe is very easy to follow.

      Reply
    18. Annabel Beales says

      04/01/2023 at 7:38 pm

      I’ve not had yams since I was in New York 13 years ago and I loved them. This looks so good, might have to try it with potatoes as I don’t know where we can get yams in the UK.

      Reply
    19. Beth says

      04/01/2023 at 9:01 pm

      That looks amazing! I love homemade tomato soup. I’ve never had it with yams before. It sounds so good.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Samantha Donnelly says

      05/01/2023 at 12:48 pm

      I do love makingg homemade soup, and love trying new recipes out. I have made tomato soup but never used yams before

      Reply
    21. Talya Stone says

      05/01/2023 at 2:44 pm

      What a unique idea for a soup! I don’t think I’ve ever cooked with yam before but would really like try making it if I can find it in our supermarket.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Rhian Westbury says

      06/01/2023 at 12:21 pm

      I struggle to make good soup at home so haven’t tackled it in a while. I don’t think I’ve ever tried yam before, but it sounds like a good hearty soup x

      Reply
    23. jupiter hadley says

      06/01/2023 at 1:43 pm

      Adding yams to a tomato soup is not something I have ever heard of before! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, I will have to try it.

      Reply

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