Italian Tomato Soup a La Mama

Bring the comforting flavors of a traditional Italian kitchen to your table with "Italian Tomato Soup a La Mama." This hearty, homemade soup combines the rich sweetness of San Marzano tomatoes with a medley of aromatic vegetables, including onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, all sautéed to perfection in extra virgin olive oil. Simmered with fragrant dried herbs like basil and oregano and optionally finished with a swirl of heavy cream, this soup achieves a velvety, satisfying texture. Garnished with torn fresh basil leaves, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and served alongside crusty bread, it’s a soul-warming dish perfect for any season. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is a quick and wholesome way to enjoy authentic Italian-inspired comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (San Marzano, if possible)
• 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth, if preferred)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 6 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn (for garnish)
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated (for garnish)
• 4 slices crusty bread (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Add the canned whole tomatoes to the pot. Break them up with the back of a wooden spoon.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth (or chicken broth) and stir to combine.

Step 5

Stir in the dried basil, dried oregano, sugar (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender to puree. Return the soup to the pot if using a blender.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream, if desired, for a creamier consistency. Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, but do not bring to a boil.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each with torn fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese.

Step 11

Serve hot with slices of crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1934.7 grams (1934.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1632

Total Fat 76.30g	98%
Saturated Fat 30.60g	153%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 114mg	38%
Sodium 6298mg	274%
Total Carbohydrate 189.10g	69%
Dietary Fiber 20.60g	74%
Total Sugars 50.40g
Protein 54.60g	109%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1047mg	81%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 2520mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 45.5%