Creamy Tomato Soup is a very easy recipe. There’s nothing complicated about it. The tomatoes used in this recipe are canned tomatoes. These can be homemade canned (jarred) tomatoes or store bought. Canned tomatoes are an extremely versatile pantry staple. They can be used in a variety of dishes from spaghetti sauces to chili as well as soups such as the Tomato Soup with Lentils that was previously published on this site. That’s why I always have canned tomatoes in my pantry.
Jump to RecipeTomato soup, with or without lentils, is one of my favorite soups, and as a kid, I ate it often, using it to dip my sandwiches and drinking it from a soup mug. I even remember standing on a chair at the stove making condensed tomato soup while my mom stood nearby. As an adult, I made a can of the condensed stuff, and discovered that I didn’t like it. Fortunately, one of my nieces helped me to discover that the problem was with how I was preparing it, but that’s a story for a different blog post.
I love having the ability to make tomato soup without needing to have cans of condensed soup on hand. It’s liberating to know that if I have a sudden craving for tomato soup and grilled cheese that I don’t need to run to the store and buy canned soup. As I mentioned above, I always have canned tomatoes in the pantry, but I may not always have cans of tomato soup.
What will you need to prepare this recipe?
From the Pantry
- Canned Tomatoes
- Chicken, or Vegetable, Broth
- Dried Basil
- Salt
- Sugar (optional)
From the Root Cellar
- Onion
From the Refrigerator
- Cream
This recipe for Creamy Tomato Soup is so simple that you may never buy another can of the condensed stuff. The best part is that it’s made from common pantry staples. If you don’t have cream on hand, you can use an equal amount of canned, evaporated, milk.
I like to prepare a batch of this soup on the weekend and store it in pint sized mason jars in my fridge, so I can take it for lunch during the week. When I eat this soup as an entree instead of a side or starter, I like to eat a two cup portion.
Give our recipe for Creamy Tomato Soup a try and let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.
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Creamy Tomato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter ($0.19)
- 1 medium onion chopped ($0.29)
- 1½ cups broth chicken or vegetable ($0.79)
- 1 tsp salt ($0.01)
- 1 tsp dried basil ($0.04)
- 1 quart canned tomatoes ($0.90)
- ¼ cup cream ($0.52)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the bottom of a 2 – 3 quart pan.
- Add the onion to the melted butter and saute until the onion becomes translucent
- Add the broth, salt, basil, and tomatoes to the pan with the onions and mix well, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Bring to a full rolling boil, then lower heat.
- Simmer soup for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream.
- The soup can now be served, or if you prefer a creamier soup, you can use an immersion blender to puree it.
Notes
Nutrition information in the table below is for a one cup serving of Creamy Tomato Soup prepared according to the recipe above without the optional sugar.
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That looks delicious. I love a homemade tomato soup like this. I can’t wait to give this a try.
Ben, I hope you love this “grown up” tomato soup.
What a simple and lovely soup recipe. I LOVE homemade soup at any time of the year. This looks delicious and I love that it’s just made with a few ingredients too!
Soup is something that I love to eat, but my husband isn’t a big fan. It’s frustrating when I want soup, and he wants “real food.” Since he’s so picky, I actually compiled a list of the soups that he will eat. You can find that list of man pleasing soups hereman pleasing soups here.
I love tomato soup! Can’t wait to try your recipe. Also, how clever that you include each ingredient’s price in the list! Love the idea!
Thank you, Eva. I include the prices because I have people tell me that it’s too expensive to cook at home. Unfortunately, I just realized that the total cost of the recipe is not included on this post, so thanks for the reminder. I know you’ll love this recipe.
There is something so comforting about a hot bowl of tomato soup, especially when paired with a cheesy grilled cheese.
Grilled cheese and tomato soup are a great combination. They’re a definite comfort food for me.
I love easy soup recipes because every time I crave a soup, I need something quick and easy. So this tomato soup is just what I need. And I do have lots of canned tomatoes, so this is a great find for me!
Elaine, I agree that quick and easy is the best type of soup. Canned tomatoes are a staple in my kitchen, too, so this has become one of my go-to homemade soups.
Tomato soup is classic comfort food and homemade is the best. This looks so good…it’s a perfect day for a bowl of this.
Tammy, the weather here is bipolar. One day it’s warm like spring, then it’s cold like winter. We don’t know how to dress or what to cook. Today it was 98 degrees, but I love soup on cold days.
You can’t beat a good tomato soup recipe! This one looks like a classic that everyone should keep on hand!
Thank you, Leslie. I love tomato soup, and this is a grown up version of that canned stuff.
This is so much better than the stuff in the can! I like the idea of making a double batch and storing it in the fridge! Now that my husband is retired, I need to have something on hand for quick and easy lunches!
Pam, I am a big believer in making double batches of lots of things. That way I can store them in the freezer until I need them again. For most recipes, it really doesn’t take much longer than making a single batch.
Such a simple recipe and so delicious. Thanks so much for sharing!
I love simple recipes. Raising a family and working full time has made me a huge fan of simple meals, but they have to taste good, too.