Description
This Classic Tomato Soup recipe is a lighter version of the traditional favorite, with the same comforting flavors. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy meal, especially when paired with a grilled cheese sandwich or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or light cream
- fresh basil or parsley (for garnish, optional)
Ingredients:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cook until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes, broth, sugar, salt, pepper, basil. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, breaking up tomatoes.
- Blend soup until smooth, return to heat. Stir in yogurt or cream until creamy.
- Adjust seasoning, serve warm with herbs and yogurt or cream.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut milk or plant-based yogurt.
- Pairs well with grilled cheese or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
