Tomato Soup With Canned Tomatoes
Creamy tomato soup made with canned tomatoes, a quick, cozy, customizable, perfect for busy nights with simple pantry ingredients.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 28 oz canned tomatoes (diced, crushed, or whole)
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspooon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried basil (See Notes. 2)
- ½ cup half-and-half or heavy cream/full fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Over medium heat, place a Dutch oven or similar, add olive oil and chopped onion, and cook for 5 minutes, until soft and slightly golden.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes (including their juice), broth, garlic powder, sugar, salt, ground black pepper, crushed red pepper, and dried basil.
- Bring to a simmer, close the lid, and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Use an immersion blender right in the pot to puree until smooth(or transfer carefully to a blender).
- Stir in the half-and-half and let it warm through for 2 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and ENJOY with grilled cheese or croutons!!
Notes
- You can swap canned whole tomatoes with crushed or diced; chicken or vegetable broth both work well depending on preference or dietary needs.
- Dried basil works beautifully here, but you can swap it with Italian seasoning or oregano.
- For creaminess, use half-and-half or substitute heavy cream; for a lighter or vegan version, use whole milk or plant-based milk.
- Adjust heat easily by adding extra ground black pepper or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat gently to prevent curdling.
- Serve with croutons, fresh basil, or garlic bread; feel free to add veggies like celery, cabbage, peppers, or extra onions for more body.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 791mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 3mg
