Quick Homemade Tomato Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Quick Homemade Tomato Soup, a simple yet flavorful recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Made with pantry staples like canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, and aromatic garlic and onions, this velvety soup comes together in just 30 minutes. A hint of sugar balances the natural acidity of the tomatoes, while dried basil infuses each spoonful with classic herbaceous notes. Easily customize this dish by adding a touch of heavy cream for a luxuriously rich texture, and serve it with crusty bread or crackers for the ultimate pairing. With minimal prep, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients, this quick and easy tomato soup is destined to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the canned tomatoes (including their juice), breaking them up with a spoon or spatula as they heat.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine.
Add the sugar, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.
If using, stir in the heavy cream for added richness and heat through, but do not boil.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish each with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 91.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.2 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2403 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.
