Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup
Warm up your day in just 25 minutes with this Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup, a bold and comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy lunch. With a base of vibrant crushed tomatoes enhanced by a medley of aromatic onions, garlic, and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and spicy. Optional cayenne pepper adds an extra layer of heat, while a splash of heavy cream can be stirred in for a luxuriously smooth texture. This one-pot wonder is easy to prepare, requires minimal ingredients, and delivers maximum flavor. Serve it with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of brightness, and pair it with crusty bread for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.75 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.25 cups heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the canned crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
Mix in the sugar, salt, black pepper, and ground cayenne pepper (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender, blend, and return it to the pot.
If desired, stir in the heavy cream to add richness to the soup.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley or basil before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.3 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3910 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 3758 mg | 80% | |
*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.
