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Tomato Soup Recipe

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 11/14/24Updated: 11/14/24

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Tomato Soup in a bowl

Made with simple ingredients this tomato soup recipe is easier to make than opening a can of soup and it tastes so much better.

Tomato Soup

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

So Easy!! This tomato soup recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients. It uses canned tomatoes, so it is quick to make, but the addition of half and half makes it nice and creamy. It is just as easy to make as opening a can of condensed soup, but tastes so much better.

Perfect Comfort Food. This soup is the perfect comfort food.  Throw in some grilled cheese sandwiches and you’ve got heaven, especially on a cold winter’s day.

Tomato Soup recipe

Ingredients Needed

  • Petite Diced Tomatoes, canned. My favorite brand is San Marzano tomatoes.
  • Broth, chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • Half and Half or Heavy Cream
  • Butter, salted or substitute with olive oil
  • Onion. White or yellow.
  • Baking Soda
  • Basil, you can use dried basil or fresh basil leaves.
  • Salt and Pepper
tomato basil soup

How To Make Tomato Soup

  • Sauté onions in butter or olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven until tender.
  • Add in tomatoes, salt, pepper, baking soda, chicken broth and basil.
  • Bring to a boil, then turn down heat. Stir occassionaly.
  • Simmer for about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Allow mixture to cool
  • Pour soup into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Return to saucepan and bring back to a simmer.
  • Add half and half and bring soup back to a simmer. Do not let it boil.
  • Pour soup into a bowl and garnish with some additional fresh basil, homemade croutons and/or Parmesan cheese if desired.

Tips

  • If you own an immersion blender, you can blend the soup directly in the pot.
  • Once you add the half and half, do not allow the soup to boil.
  • If you would like to make the soup ahead of time, refrigerate after blending. When ready to serve, bring to a simmer and add the half and half.
homemade tomato soup

Pair This With:

  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  • Crusty Bread
  • Easy Breadsticks
  • French Bread
  • 30 Minute Rolls
  • Garlic Bread

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh basil instead of dried?

Yes! If using fresh basil, just double the amount.

Can I make this tomato soup non dairy?

Yes! You can either leave the dairy out or replace it with coconut milk.

How long will homemade tomato soup last?

Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator it will last 3-4 days. You can also keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Other soup recipes you may enjoy:

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Taco Soup
  • Steak Soup
  • Clam Chowder
  • Hamburger Soup

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5 from 4 votes
Tomato Soup in a bowl

Tomato Soup Recipe

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
If I had to pick a favorite soup, it would be tomato soup.  This homemade version is just as easy as opening a can and so much better!
serves: 4 servings
Prep:20 minutes minutes
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Total:20 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/4 cup butter salted or use olive oil
  • 2 14.5 oz petit cut diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a large pan saute the onions in butter until tender.
  • Add in tomatoes, salt, pepper, baking soda, chicken broth and basil and bring to a boil.
  • Then turn heat down to simmer for about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Allow mixture to cool
  • Put into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Return to saucepan or refrigerate.
  • Right before serving bring to a simmer and add in half and half.
  • Do not allow to boil after adding half and half.
  • Garnish with fresh basil, homemade croutons and/or Parmesan cheese

Tips & Notes:

  • If you own an immersion blender, you can blend the soup directly in the pot.
  • Once you add the half and half, do not allow the soup to boil.
  • If you would like to make the soup ahead of time, refrigerate after blending. When ready to serve, bring to a simmer and add the half and half.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 153kcal (8%) Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 15g (23%) Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 42mg (14%) Sodium: 979mg (43%) Potassium: 127mg (4%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 470IU (9%) Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) Calcium: 48mg (5%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Soup, Soup Main Dish
Cuisine:American
Tomato Soup in a bowl
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  1. Melanie Wallace says

    Posted on 9/5 at 2:25 pm

    Ingredients say basil but instructions say thyme. Which is it? ????

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 10/7 at 9:22 am

      Sorry about that – it’s basil!

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  2. Terri says

    Posted on 10/28 at 1:44 pm

    I just made this. So yummy. I decided to leave out the half and half and it is just as good.

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  3. karen says

    Posted on 11/20 at 9:45 pm

    This was yummy Leigh Ann – thanks for the delicious recipe. It is a keeper!

    Reply
  4. Tessa says

    Posted on 11/14 at 8:37 am

    That is so much easier than I would have thought! yummy

    Reply
  5. Debbie H says

    Posted on 11/13 at 5:39 pm

    I don’t really like Campbell’s tomato soup, but I love tomatoes. I thought this would be great, and perfect for a cold fall night. For some reason I didn’t like it much, and neither did my family. I used tomatoes from my garden that I had preserved, but they must have not been very tasty–the soup was onion heavy. I decided to add a bit of garlic to spice it up, but then it only tasted like onion-garlic soup. I personally thought the thyme had an off taste, but I didn’t let on to my family. My daughter pointed it out independently, though! I think I’ll try your other recipe next time!

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