Here are several easy tomato soup recipes you can try right away. All are simple, comforting, and great for dipping grilled cheese. Easy tomato soup (classic performance)
- Ingredients: canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable or chicken broth, butter, cream or milk (optional), salt, pepper.
- Method: start with sautéing onion and garlic in butter, add tomatoes and broth, simmer 15–20 minutes, blend smooth if you like, finish with a splash of cream and season to taste.
- Notes: forgiving and quick; uses pantry staples.
Creamy tomato soup (no-fuss version)
- Ingredients: canned whole tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken or vegetable stock, cream or milk, butter or olive oil, salt, pepper.
- Method: sauté aromatics, add tomatoes and stock, simmer 20 minutes, blend until silky, stir in cream, adjust thickness with extra stock if needed.
- Tips: add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes taste acidic.
Tomato soup with roasted flavor
- Ingredients: canned or fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, optional herbs (basil or thyme), stock.
- Method: roast tomatoes and onion briefly for depth, then simmer with stock and garlic; blend to desired texture.
- Why try: deeper, slightly smoky notes from roasting.
Tomato soup with a smooth texture (no-cream)
- Ingredients: canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, olive oil, salt, pepper.
- Method: sauté aromatics, simmer with tomatoes and broth, blend until smooth, finish with a drizzle of olive oil and seasonings.
- Perfect for a light, dairy-free option.
Quick tips for best results
- Use good canned tomatoes (whole or crushed) for a bright, balanced flavor.
- Sauté onions and garlic in a little fat before adding tomatoes to build depth.
- If you prefer ultra-silky soup, blend thoroughly and pass through a fine sieve.
- Finish with a touch of cream, milk, or olive oil to add richness, if desired.
- Taste and adjust: a pinch of sugar or a dash of balsamic vinegar can brighten the flavor if the tomatoes taste sharp.
If you’d like, share your preferred ingredients (whether you want dairy-free, a vegetarian option, or a specific texture), and I’ll tailor a simple, exact recipe with measurements for you.
