Simple Tomato Soup

Simple Tomato Soup is a creamy, velvety soup made with fresh ingredients that are available throughout the year. It is as healthy as it is tantalizing and can be customized to your preferences through add-ons or by making it vegan. This soup has a deep flavor profile that can be paired with salads, sandwiches, or just croutons.

Everyone that I know of loves a Simple Tomato Soup that is creamy, either with or without the addition of cream. There is a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness without any added sugars in this recipe. My son loves to make this soup because:

  • It can be made ahead of time and reheated whenever necessary.
  • There are only 4 main ingredients in this soup, that are available year-round.
  • This is a very simple recipe without any grinding or straining.
  • It is quite nutritious and therefore, healthy.

Customize the soup:

  1. I have used milk to make this simple tomato soup creamy. You could choose to add cream or cashew cream made with a few cashew nuts soaked in warm water and ground to a paste.
  2. I did not add arrow root powder, all-purpose flour or cornstarch to thicken the soup; feel free to use one of them.
  3. Freshly picked, homegrown plant-ripened tomatoes enhanced the taste of this soup. Canned tomatoes can be used instead.
  4. Other options to make it herbaceous is to choose between basil, or even mint. I have used a little cilantro in this Indian-inspired recipe .
  5. You could also add volume and texture to the soup by adding carrots and cook it for a little longer.
  6. Make it vegan by using olive oil instead of butter.
  7. Add whole spices such as bay leaf or cinnamon.

 

Simple tomato soup with croutons in a bowl

How to make the Simple Tomato Soup:

  • Heat the butter in a pot, add garlic and onion. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes.

saute onion

  • Add the tomatoes and sauté for 6-8 minutes or until mushy.

add tomatoes

  • Season with spices and salt. Turn off the heat. Use an immersion blender to grind the mixture to a smooth texture.

saute the tomatoes

  • Turn on the heat, add milk and boil the soup for another minute and turn it off again. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve with croutons on top.

soup with croutons in a bowl

Tips:

1. Blend the ingredients well using an immersion blender or a regular blender. Use a little water if necessary. Do not add too much water or the soup will become runny. If that happens, thicken it with a slurry of flour or arrow root powder, and then run the soup through a strainer to remove any lumps.

2. If you like basil, garnish at the end and do not grind it with the tomatoes.

3. Caramelizing the onions a little add both sweetness and a savory touch to the soup. Do not put all the ingredients at once into the pot.

4. The croutons can be made on a skillet using leftover bread. (see notes in recipe card).

5. If you wish to use cream, then turn off the heat and then add fresh cream.

Serving suggestions:

I like serving this Simple Tomato Soup with my Easy Tuna Sandwich, Moroccan Cauliflower Salad or the Persian Shirazi Salad.

Storing:

This Simple Tomato Soup can be stored in the refrigerated for 3-4 days or be frozen for a couple of months.

Simple Tomato Soup

Soup in a bowl
Kanchan Dilip
Simple Tomato Soup is a creamy, velvety soup made with fresh ingredients that are available throughout the year. It is as healthy as it is tantalizing and can be customized to your preferences through add-ons or by making it vegan. This soup with a deep flavor profile can be paired with salads, sandwiches, or just croutons.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Soups and Stews
Cuisine Quick & Easy
Servings 2
Calories 98 kcal

Equipment

  • stovetop, pot

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 tomato sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • tsp ground pepper
  • a pinch turmeric
  • tsp chili powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ cup whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Heat the butter in a pot, add garlic and onion. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes.
    saute onion
  • Add the tomatoes and sauté for 6-8 minutes or until mushy.
    add tomatoes
  • Season with spices and the salt. Turn off the heat. Use an immersion blender to grind the mixture to a smooth texture.
    saute the tomatoes
  • Turn on the heat, add milk and boil the soup for another minute and turn it off again. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve with croutons on top.
    simple tomato soup with croutons on top

Notes

  1. You could make croutons at home by baking cubes of bread tossed in a little olive oil, salt and ground pepper. Bake at 400 degrees F for 3-5 minutes or until the edges look crispy and browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 847mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1690IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cream of tomato soup, Simple tomato soup, Tomato soup

2 Comments

  1. Neetu

    5 stars
    literally made this in no time – thank you so much!!

    Reply
    • Kanchan

      Thanks, Neetu!

      Reply

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Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts
Simple Tomato Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
98
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
847
mg
37
%
Potassium
 
640
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
1690
IU
34
%
Vitamin C
 
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
 
124
mg
12
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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