Easy Tomato Soup
Warm, cozy, and ready in just 35 minutes, this Easy Tomato Soup is a comforting classic that’s perfect for any day of the week. Made with pantry staples like canned whole peeled tomatoes, vegetable broth, and a touch of sugar to balance the flavors, this recipe is as effortless as it is delicious. A quick sauté of diced onion and garlic builds a flavorful base, while creamy optional add-ins like heavy cream take it to the next level. Best of all, a simple immersion blending technique ensures a velvety, smooth texture. Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a burst of color and freshness, and serve with crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese for the ultimate pairing. This easy homemade tomato soup is a family favorite that’s packed with wholesome goodness and ready to warm your soul.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups heavy cream (optional)
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the canned whole peeled tomatoes along with their juices, breaking the tomatoes apart with a spoon.
Add the vegetable broth, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pot from the heat and carefully use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend the soup in batches in a countertop blender (be cautious with the hot liquid).
If using, stir in the heavy cream to add richness to the soup.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.1 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3317 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.5 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2396 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
