Quick Homemade Tomato Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Quick Homemade Tomato Soup, a simple yet flavorful recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Made with pantry staples like canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, and aromatic garlic and onions, this velvety soup comes together in just 30 minutes. A hint of sugar balances the natural acidity of the tomatoes, while dried basil infuses each spoonful with classic herbaceous notes. Easily customize this dish by adding a touch of heavy cream for a luxuriously rich texture, and serve it with crusty bread or crackers for the ultimate pairing. With minimal prep, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients, this quick and easy tomato soup is destined to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 4 leaves fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the canned tomatoes (including their juice), breaking them up with a spoon or spatula as they heat.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the sugar, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 9

If using, stir in the heavy cream for added richness and heat through, but do not boil.

Step 10

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish each with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1478 grams (1478.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	910

Total Fat 55.10g	71%
Saturated Fat 18.90g	95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 3317mg	144%
Total Carbohydrate 91.70g	33%
Dietary Fiber 18.10g	65%
Total Sugars 47.20g
Protein 18.10g	36%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 293mg	23%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 2403mg	51%

*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: 53.0%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 39.2%