Creamy Tomato Soup With Canned Tomatoes
Tomato soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day or a quick and easy lunch. This recipe for creamy tomato soup with canned tomatoes is easy to make and can be on your table in less than 30 minutes. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting lunch.
This tomato soup recipe is a quick and simple way to enjoy the comforting flavors of tomato soup using canned tomatoes. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep time, you can have a warm and satisfying bowl of hot soup ready in minutes.
It’s rich, creamy, full of flavor and so delicious. Whether you’re looking for a comforting lunch or an easy dinner, this homemade soup will definitely satisfy you. Pair it with this Air Fryer Frozen Texas Toast or Garlic Bread for the ultimate comfort meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick and easy meal – this delicious soup can be prepared in minutes. It is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a hearty meal in a hurry or not in the mood to put a lot of effort into cooking.
- Budget friendly – The ingredients are simple and affordable, making it a great budget-friendly option. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover canned tomatoes that you may have in your pantry.
- Big flavors – what I love about this easy homemade tomato soup recipe is, it delivers big bold flavors with minimal effort. It’s rich, yet light and so tasty.
Ingredients for tomato soup
Canned Tomatoes – You can use any variety of 28oz canned tomatoes but I prefer the peeled whole tomatoes as they’re thicker and creamier than the diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes.
Butter – use olive oil to make it lighter.
Onion – one of the two aromatics, sauteed onions in butter gives a rich creamy texture to the soup.
Garlic – use minced garlic cloves or garlic powder in a pinch.
Broth or Bouillon cube– chicken broth or vegetable broth can be used and they both add a lot of flavor to the soup. You can also use a chicken or vegetable bouillon cube and water.
Cream – adds a rich and velvety texture to the soup.
Sugar – a little sugar cuts down the acidity of the tomatoes.
Seasonings – salt, black pepper and paprika. Add red pepper flakes for heat.
Vegetables – optional but if you want an extra dose of vegetables chopped carrots, celery or red bell pepper would be great options.
How to Make Creamy Tomato Soup
*Scroll below for the printable recipe card and ingredient measurements.
- Heat the butter in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 2,3 minutes.
- Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, black pepper and paprika.
- Break up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon and stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Add water and bouillon cube or broth.
- Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and gradually stir in the heavy cream.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
*The soup can be reheated after adding the cream but DON’T let it boil. Boiling the soup might separate it and we want to avoid that.
Expert Tip
- To mellow down the acidity without increasing the sugar, add a pinch of baking soda to the soup. It makes the soup creamier too.
- When blending in a regular blender, blend it in batches. Make sure to remove the center opening in the lid to let the steam out when blending.
what to serve with easy tomato soup
This delicious soup pairs well with so many foods. Check out some of my favorite items to serve with the soup or use as a topping.
- Grilled cheese sandwiches: A classic pairing with tomato soup, a grilled cheese sandwich is the perfect comfort food to enjoy with a bowl of warm soup. Make a quick grilled cheese sandwich in the Air fryer.
- Bread: Serve a warm garlic bread or Texas toast on the side for dipping into the soup.
- Croutons: Add a crunchy texture to your soup by topping it with some croutons. They add a nice contrast to the smooth soup. Homemade croutons are so easy to make and takes only a few
- Pasta: Add some small pasta shapes, such as orzo or ditalini, to your soup for a heartier meal.
- Parmesan cheese: Sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top of your soup for added flavor and texture.
- Basil: Fresh basil adds a bright, herby flavor to tomato soup and can be sprinkled on top as a garnish.
- Salad: A simple green salad, with greens like arugula, lettuce or spinach will cut through the richness of the soup and make for a well balanced meal.
- Chicken: Add some grilled chicken or air fried chicken to your soup for added protein and a heartier meal.
Storing and Reheating
Storage – I doubt you’ll have any leftovers but if you do, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Reheat – Reheat the soup in the microwave or on the stove on a low heat until warm.
Can you freeze this tomato soup?
I don’t recommend freezing the tomato soup as it will likely separate during thawing.
However, you can freeze the soup before adding the heavy cream. Let the soup cool, portion it out in freezer friendly containers and freeze. Ideally they can be frozen up to 3 months. Heavy cream can be added at the end when you reheat the soup.
Frequently Asked Questions
San Marzano tomatoes are one of the best, if you can find them. Costco has decent canned tomatoes that are really good and flavorful.
Yes, you can use fresh tomatoes like Roma tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes. Keep in mind that fresh tomatoes may have a slightly different texture and flavor compared to canned tomatoes, so you may need to adjust the recipe accordingly.
If you want to thicken up the soup add a starch: Cornstarch, flour, or arrowroot are all great thickeners for tomato soup.
Simply whisk together a tablespoon of starch with a couple of tablespoons of water, then stir it into your soup. Simmer for 5 minutes until the soup thickens.
Also adding chopped carrots or red bell pepper when cooking the soup will also help thicken it up.
Yes, you can add cream to tomato soup without curdling. To avoid curdling, you should add the cream gradually while stirring the soup gently. It is also important to avoid boiling the soup after adding the cream.
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Recipe
Creamy Tomato Soup With Canned Tomatoes
Equipment
- Immersion blender
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ large white onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 canned tomatoes 28 oz
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 bouillon cube and 2 cups water or 2 cups vegetable broth/chicken broth
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 2,3 minutes.
- Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, black pepper and paprika. Break up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon and stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Add water and bouillon cube or broth. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and gradually stir in the heavy cream. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve the tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches or crusty bread.
Notes
- Gradually add the cream while stirring the soup to prevent any curdling or soup separating. Add a pinch of baking soda if you prefer to prevent this. You can warm the soup after adding the cream but don’t boil.
Easy to make and absolutely delicious 😋
Thank you Maureen!
Flavors of garlic and onion were most prevalent. Mine came out tasting a bit bitter. I will adjust if I make it again.
Hi Kristine, Sorry to hear that. Wonder why it’s bitter. If you find it too sour you can add sugar to balance it. Taste and adjust as you go. Hope this helps.