Calling all tomato soup lovers! This velvety smooth, creamy tomato soup is packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. Made with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and a touch of cream, this simple soup is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some extra veggies for your family. This recipe is also incredibly versatile. You can easily add in your favorite vegetables, proteins, or spices to create a soup that's perfectly tailored to your taste. And if you're looking for a vegan or dairy-free option, simply omit the cream and use vegetable broth instead. In addition to the classic tomato soup recipe, this article also includes a few variations to keep your taste buds guessing:
* **Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup:** This smoky and sweet soup is made with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and a touch of paprika.
* **Tuscan Tomato Soup:** This hearty soup is loaded with vegetables, beans, and Italian herbs.
* **Spicy Tomato Soup:** This soup has a bit of a kick, thanks to the addition of chili peppers and cayenne pepper.
* **Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup:** This soup is a filling and satisfying meal in a bowl, thanks to the addition of tortellini and spinach.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile soup.
CREAMY HERBED TOMATO SOUP
No one will ever guess that a soup this smooth and creamy could be low in fat! The savory herb flavors make this soup a keeper.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Stir in tomato paste until blended. In a small bowl, combine milk powder and flour; stir in milk until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Cook and stir until thickened and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK CREAMY TOMATO SOUP
When time is of the essence, make Rachael Ray's Quick Creamy Tomato Soup recipe from 30 Minutes Meals on Food Network.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine broth and tomatoes in a medium saucepan over moderate heat. When soup bubbles, stir in heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Season with a little salt and pepper and simmer gently 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. With an immersion blender, puree soup. Serve bowls of soup with basil chiffonade and floating Soup Toppers.
- Toast bread slices in your toaster until golden. Rub the toasted bread rounds with crushed garlic, if using. Arrange bread on cookie or baking sheet. Drizzle each slice with extra-virgin oil and top with a grind of black pepper and a layer of shredded cheese. Place under hot broiler to melt cheese until toppers are golden brown in color.
QUICK CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH HERBS
This quick soup is a match for gourmet variety. Start to finish is 15 minutes. From the local paper.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a 4 1/2 quart Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Peel and finely chop the onion and add it to the pot. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, open the tomato and sauce cans.
- Add the garlic, and stir and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes with their juices and the tomato sauce. Raise the heat to high, and bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the milk and parmesan cheese. Do not boil the soup after the milk has been added. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve at once. Garnish with croutons and fresh snipped herbs.
- NOTE: Use the Del Monte brand of diced tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic and oregano. If you can't find the seasoned tomatoes, add 1/2 teaspoon each dried basil and dried oregano with plain diced tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 8.6, Sodium 684.5, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 8.5, Protein 6.1
CREAM OF FRESH TOMATO SOUP
Savor Ina Garten's pureed Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network using fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, rich cream and fresh basil.
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h15m
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute for about 10 minutes, until very tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, basil, chicken stock, salt, and pepper and stir well. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are very tender.
- Add the cream to the soup and process it through a food mill into a bowl, discarding only the dry pulp that's left. Reheat the soup over low heat just until hot and serve with julienned basil leaves and/or croutons.
CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP
Old fashioned easy to make creamy tomato soup that will warm your heart.
Provided by Julie Parton
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onions in butter until translucent. Remove from the heat. Stir in the flour so that no lumps remain, then slowly whisk in the tomato juice. Return to the heat and add salt to taste. Cook until just boiling but turn off the heat before it boils. Let cool 10 minutes then slowly stir in milk. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 494.4 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
CREAM OF FRESH TOMATO SOUP
Much better than brand name soups, if you like homemade. Creamy and flavorful.
Provided by Karen Gibson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Simmer tomatoes, onions, sugar, and salt and pepper. Once onions are soft, strain. Set liquid aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter or margarine. Stir in the flour. Whisk in the milk, and cook until thickened. Slowly add the reserved tomato liquid, and gently heat. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 235 mg, Sugar 19.1 g
CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH HERBS
An easy, delicious tomato soup without the fancy price of the "gourmet" soup to be found on the grocery shelf. From the "Desperation Dinners" ladies: Beverly Mills & Alicia Ross... one of my favorite columns in the (Raleigh NC) News & Observer.
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in 4 1/2 qt Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.
- Peel and chop onion and add to pot, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic, stir and cook 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes with juice and tomato sauce.
- Raise the heat to high and bring soup to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in milk and Parmesan cheese; do NOT boil the soup after the milk has been added.
- Stir and heat for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve at once, garnished w/ croutons if desired.
- NOTE: If you cannot find the DelMonte brand of tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic, and oregano, use plain diced tomatoes with 1/2 teaspoon each of basil and oregano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 19.5, Sodium 783.1, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 8.4
QUICK CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP
This fresh-tasting soup is the first recipe I learned in my high-school home economics class. I've fixed it quite often since then. It's wonderful made with ripe garden tomatoes. -Gail Harris, Ramer, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings (3-1/2 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, celery and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. Cool for 10 minutes; pour into a blender. Cover and process until smooth., In a large saucepan, heat oil; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in tomato mixture. Add salt if desired and pepper; heat through. Top individual servings with sour cream and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK AND EASY CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP
This quick and easy cream of tomato soup is a great way to use up last season's canned tomatoes.
Provided by Rachel
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Simmer diced tomatoes in juice in a saucepan over low heat until hot, 7 to 10 minutes. Add baking soda and let the mixture foam. Stir tomato soup, parsley, sugar, margarine, chicken base, and white pepper into the tomato mixture; cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Pour milk into tomato mixture and stir; cook until hot, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 677.8 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your soup. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs add a bright, vibrant flavor to tomato soup. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
- Don't overcook the soup. Tomato soup should be simmered gently for no more than 30 minutes. Overcooking the soup will make it lose its fresh flavor and become bland.
- Serve the soup immediately. Tomato soup is best enjoyed fresh. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Conclusion:
This quick and creamy tomato soup is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tomato soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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