Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Homemade Tomato Soup, a classic favorite that is easy to make and bursting with flavor. This creamy soup is perfect for a cozy meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Soup:
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook until fragrant.
- Cook Soup: Add tomatoes, broth, sugar, basil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Blend: Use immersion blender to puree soup until smooth. Return to pot.
- Finish: Stir in coconut milk or cream. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with basil.
Notes
- Pairs perfectly with a classic grilled cheese sandwich!
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
