Green Tomato Soup Recipe
- 1 cup water, divided
- 1 bunch green onions (scallions), cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 1/2 pounds green tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon chicken soup base
- 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 cup Chardonnay wine
- 1 pint light whipping cream
- 1 cup instant mashed potatoes (such as Idahoan® Buttery Homestyle®)
- Combine 1/4 cup water and green onions in a blender; blend on the “Grate” setting.
- Heat olive oil in 5-quart stockpot over medium heat. Pour in green onions. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Combine 1/4 cup water and green tomatoes in a blender; blend on the “Grate” setting. Measure out 7 cups into the pot. Stir in chicken soup base, salt, pepper, and garlic. Pour in Chardonnay wine.
- Heat remaining 1/2 cup water and cream in a saucepan over a medium heat, about 5 minutes. Add instant mashed potatoes; cook, stirring constantly, until potatoes have a loose consistency.
- Stir potatoes into the stockpot. Cover soup and simmer, stirring frequently, until flavors combine, about 45 minutes.