Use fully ripe tomatoes. Mixing in cherry tomatoes will enhance the umami. Enjoy with bread or as a side dish. Garlic and black pepper are optional; seasonings can be adjusted to taste.
Blend or grate the tomatoes. Garlic is optional.
Transfer to a bowl and drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar around two to three times over the top.
Sprinkle salt over the soup. You can also add it while blending.