Delicious Everyday Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe
A comforting and flavorful homemade tomato soup that is perfect for any day of the week. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients to create a delicious soup that will warm you from the inside out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Total Time: 36 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 28 ounces canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (low-fat)
For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil or chives (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Add oil to a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Cook Aromatics: Saute onion until softened. Add carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook until vegetables soften.
- Add Flavor: Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.
- Simmer: Add tomatoes and broth, simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Stir in yogurt, salt, pepper, and dried basil. Blend the soup until smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with herbs, and enjoy!
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for 4 months.
Notes
- To make this soup dairy-free, omit the yogurt or blend cooked white beans for creaminess.
- For a smoky twist, use fire-roasted canned tomatoes.
- For a sweeter soup, add brown sugar or sweetener to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 119 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 981mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.002g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
