Tomato soup with olives, capers, and blue cheese

This tomato soup with olives, capers and blue cheese is a soup with clear flavors and a straightforward preparation. Start with a good base, let the ingredients cook gently, and only season with salt, acidity and spices at the end.

Serve the soup as a lunch, starter or light meal. With bread, a topping or a suitable oil, you can make it just a little more substantial.

Why tomato soup with a twist?

We all know classic tomato soup, but Nicolas Vahé knows how to transform flavors into something new. By adding salty olives, fresh capers and creamy blue cheese, this old favorite becomes a contemporary comfort dish. Perfect as lunch, a light dinner or even as an elegant starter for a dinner party.

Ingredients for magic

• 1 can (approx. 400 g) peeled tomatoes of top quality
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 tbsp olive oil (try the one from Nicolas Vahé)
• 2 tbsp capers, drained
• 12 black olives without pits, coarsely chopped
• 100 ml vegetable stock
• 75 g blue cheese, in chunks
• Black pepper to taste
• Optional: fresh herbs such as basil or parsley

How to make this tomato soup

1. Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil until translucent. Add the peeled tomatoes and roughly mash them with a wooden spoon.
2. Pour in the stock and capers. Let everything simmer gently for 10 minutes.
3. Add the olives and let it all simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with black pepper.
4. Divide the soup over stylish bowls. Garnish generously with blue cheese and, optionally, some fresh herbs.
5. Serve immediately, preferably with the nicest cutlery and fresh bread.

Elegant dining: tips from Elle & Sofie

• Mix & match: Present the soup in a mix of ceramic and glass bowls for an effortless, stylish look.
• Add extra crunch: Sprinkle roasted nuts or croutons over the soup.
• Make it vegan: Replace the blue cheese with a plant-based alternative or leave it out; the capers and olives still provide plenty of full flavor.
• Perfect pair: Combine with a glass of crisp white wine or a herbal water.
• Pro tip: This soup is also delicious the next day – the flavors develop even more!

Which flavor enhancers go well with this?

Nicolas Vahé is the expert in culinary surprises. The products are developed with care and great attention to flavor. From olive oil to spice blends and tableware, you experience a piece of Northern Europe right in your own home. You can also find the inspiration for this soup in the Nicolas Vahé collection of Het Adres.

Summary

Delicious, quirky and completely of the moment: this tomato soup with olives, capers and blue cheese from Nicolas Vahé deserves a place in your weekly menu. Feeling inspired to make it? Discover all the essentials in our Nicolas Vahé collection.

FAQ

• How long does this tomato soup keep in the fridge?
  The soup keeps for 2 to 3 days in a sealed container in the fridge. Reheat slowly before serving.
• Can I replace the blue cheese too?
  Absolutely! For example, use feta, a creamy goat cheese, or a vegan alternative if you don’t want blue cheese.
• Can I freeze the soup?
  Yes, you can freeze the soup well without the blue cheese mixed in. Add the cheese only when serving after reheating.

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