Easy, Comforting Tomato Soup
With just a few ingredients, this tomato soup couldn't be easier to whip up for your next lunch. Canned tomatoes, an onion, and vegetable or chicken broth are transformed into a rich, nourishing soup. Pair it with your favorite grilled cheese sandwich for a classic comfort food combo.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. plant-based butter or regular dairy
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- salt and pepper
- 28 oz. can whole, peeled tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
Optional Seasonings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp. granulated sugar
Garnishes
- Minced fresh parsley or basil
- ¼ cup cashew cream divided among four bowls (see Notes for the recipe link)
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and butter to soup pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat.
- Once the butter melts, add the onion, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté till soft and translucent - about 5 minutes.
- If you're using minced fresh garlic or any other savory seasonings (anything but the sugar), add them next and sauté for another 30 seconds to release their fragrance.
- Stir in the tomatoes and broth and bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Next, using an immersion blender, blend the soup carefully (it's very hot), breaking down the tomatoes and onions till you get to a consistent texture. It doesn't need to be perfectly smooth, but you shouldn't have to chew anything, either.
- Remove from the heat, taste and, if needed, add the sugar and/or additional seasonings.
- Ladle into bowls and swirl in cashew cream and garnish with chopped, fresh herbs if using.
Notes
- Make it vegan by using vegetable broth, plant-based butter, and a plant-based cream (see the next bullet for our cashew cream recipe).
- Get the recipe for cashew cream here, or feel free to use heavy cream or a store bought vegan cream.
Nutrition Facts
Easy, Comforting Tomato Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
221
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
781
mg
34
%
Potassium
552
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
730
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
127
mg
13
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.