Frozen Garden Tomatoes for Winter Soups and Sauces

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 0

Frozen Garden Tomatoes for Winter Soups and Sauces Recipe

by The Chefin Side andauces

Prep

10 min

Cook

N/A

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	fresh tomato
	ziploc bag ( freezer bags )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

N/A

Calories

N/A

Sugar

N/A

Fat

N/A

If you are a keen gardener, you might have found yourself with more ripe tomatoes than you can handle. Instead of letting your harvest go to waste, you can freeze them and enjoy their vibrant taste in the winter months. Frozen garden tomatoes are versatile and can be used in soups, stews, and pasta sauces. They add a depth of flavor and color that canned tomatoes lack. This recipe is easy and convenient, making it an ideal way to preserve and enjoy the taste of summer all-year-long.

Instructions

1.	Rinse and dry the tomatoes.
2.	Cut off the stem and any blemishes.
3.	Cut the tomatoes into quarters or eighths depending on their size.
4.	Place them into freezer bags and zip them up.
5.	Store the bags in the freezer and use them in winter soups and sauces.

PROS

This recipe is a great way to preserve ripe tomatoes and enjoy their taste all-year long.

The process is easy and convenient, saving the time and effort of peeling and canning.

Frozen garden tomatoes are rich in flavor and color, adding depth to your winter recipes.

CONS

Frozen tomatoes tend to lose their texture when thawed and can become mushy.
This makes them unsuitable for salads and fresh appetizers.

Frozen tomatoes have a shorter shelf life than canned ones and should be used within a few months.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Frozen tomatoes retain their nutritional value and antioxidants. They are a good source of vitamins A and C that support immune health and lower inflammation.
Lycopene, a carotenoid found in tomatoes, helps protect against certain types of cancer and heart disease.