This tomato soup recipe is simple, quick, and perfect to make when tomatoes are ripe in gardens and farmers’ markets for a delicious summertime treat.
One spoonful of tomato soup has the power to automatically transport you back to your childhood. The tasty soup is the ultimate comfort food, especially when it's homemade.
This tomato soup recipe uses fresh tomatoes and will remind you of your mom's famous cooking. Sure the can of tomato soup works in a time crunch, but nothing beats the delicious flavors of a soup you made from scratch with fresh ingredients. So say goodbye to canned soup forever and hello to your new favorite tomato soup recipe.
How to Make Tomato Soup
Sometimes we're so hung up on the ease of using canned soup, that we forget making homemade soup is actually easy too. You'll find the full recipe below, but here's a brief idea of what you can expect from this tomato soup recipe:
- Boil the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and broth.
- Run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl.
- Make a roux.
- Add the tomato mixture and season.
What to Serve With Tomato Soup
Of course, tomato soup’s best friend is a Grilled Cheese Sandwich. But if you want to mix it up, you can try one of these delicious recipes:
- BLT
- Avocado Shrimp Ceviche-Estillo Sarita
- Chicken Pesto Paninis
- Lazy Chicken Parmesan Grilled Cheese
How to Store Tomato Soup
Store (completely cooled) tomato soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
How to Freeze Tomato Soup
This recipe makes six servings, so if you need to freeze leftovers, that's okay! Simply ladle individual portions of (completely cooled) tomato soup into zip-top bags and squeeze out the excess air. Label and date them, then freeze for up to three months.
Cookdap Community Tips and Praise
“Loved the recipe. I did add fresh garlic at the beginning and fresh basil at the end. served with open faced baguettes topped with cheese. This recipe is easily multiplied and canned if you have a bunch of tomatoes ready for processing,” says girlslovetoeat.
“I had several roma tomatoes that were getting soft in the fridge, so this was the perfect recipe to use them up. It was sooo tasty, and I liked that the recipe does not have heavy cream. I added basil and black pepper to the tomato mixture instead of cloves,” according to hokiebetty.
“Delicious soup! The fresh tomato taste is wonderful. I love that there are only a few ingredients, preserves the garden fresh taste of the tomatoes,” raves Kolackygirl.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 large slice of onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic cloves, and a large slice of onion in a stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and gently simmer for about 20 minutes to blend flavors.
Step 3
Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl, or pan. Discard any stuff left over in the food mill.
Step 4
Melt butter over medium heat in the now empty stockpot. Stir in flour to make a roux by cooking, whisking constantly, until mixture turns medium brown.
Step 5
Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture to prevent lumps from forming, then stir in the rest.
Step 6
Season with sugar and salt to taste.
Step 7
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 80 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat3g | 13% |
Cholesterol12mg | 4% |
Sodium743mg | 32% |
Total Carbohydrate9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C16mg | 79% |
Calcium19mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium298mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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