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Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

January 14, 2018 · 17 Comments

Tomato soup.  Those two words immediately make me think of a chilly, winter day.  As a child, tomato soup was not something that I enjoyed eating.  Isn’t it funny how there are some foods we refused to eat as kids, but now as adults absolutely love?

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KID APPROVED

After trying numerous tomato soup recipes but not finding one that clicked with my taste buds, I decided to try creating my own.  Much to my surprise I ended up creating a smooth and creamy soup that almost everyone in my family loved!  Our eight year old is really hard to please in the dinner department and he even eats it without complaining.  My toddler downs this soup like it is apple juice, and my eleven year old even asks for leftovers in her lunch box.  When your kids approve, you know you have done something right!  This tomato soup is also easy enough to make on a weeknight, which is another HUGE plus in my book!

Easy Weeknight Tomato Soup

Typically we pair this with a gooey grilled cheese sandwich.  My husband thinks there is nothing better than dipping a grilled cheese into a steamy bowl of creamy tomato soup.  Of course my kids complain if I skip the grilled cheese and just opt for salad, but we can’t always please them, can we?  Biscuits are another great side option if you want to omit the cheese but feel the need for some carbs to compliment the meal.

RECIPE CREATION

I’m learning that creating recipes is not an easy task.  I think I made this tomato soup at least 10 times while I was developing the recipe!  Once I perfected it I made it another few times just to make sure I got it right!  I do try to cook fairly healthy in the kitchen, so usually when I make this I do not add whole milk or heavy cream at the end of the recipe.  However, it does give it a creamier texture and flavor, so you may want to add it if you like heavier soups.  I have to admit, the cream does make it taste pretty darn good…Maybe a once or twice a year addition for me?

QUICK PREP

This tomato soup is quick to prep, which makes it a great pick for a weeknight meal.  The most time consuming task is chopping up the onions.  Although since you have to use an immersion blender at the end of the cooking time, the onions don’t have to be perfectly chopped.  Another shortcut I use on busy weeknights when making this tomato soup is pre-minced garlic.  While I prefer the taste of fresh garlic, I think the jarred garlic is fine when you are short on time.

INGREDIENTS

The whole wheat flour is added in to thicken up the soup a little bit.  I have found that after adding the flour, if I pour in a few splashes of broth, it helps keep the flour from clumping and burning.  Once I have stirred it for a minute or two, I slowly add the crushed tomatoes and the rest of the broth.

I usually buy the plain crushed tomatoes, but when I went to buy ingredients for this round of cooking, the grocery store only had crushed tomatoes with basil.  Every single brand of the plain was sold out!  I don’t notice a huge taste difference when using one or the other, so you can definitely use what you have on hand.  Canned whole peeled tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes will also work.  They just take longer to process with the immersion blender.

One other ingredient we like to add to our tomato soup from time to time is orzo.  I prefer the whole wheat orzo, but you can certainly use regular orzo pasta.  Add the orzo after you have pureed the soup, and cook for about 10 more minutes.

A note about my immersion blender.  I have this Cuisinart immersion blender that my mom bought for me from Amazon and I absolutely love it. Easily one of my favorite kitchen tools.  It definitely beats pureeing soups in my Vitamix!

This tomato soup is usually in our meal plan at least once a month.  If you need a little inspiration planning meals, be sure to check out my post on Meal Planning 101: Ultimate Tips for Busy Moms.  Meal planning is a great way to save time and money, and it feels great to not have to stress about what to make for dinner when you have hungry kids in the kitchen!

Enjoy!

 

Easy Weeknight Tomato Soup
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Easy Weeknight Tomato Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

A creamy and delicious tomato soup easy enough to make for dinner on a weeknight!

Course: Main Course
Servings: 6 people
Author: The Inspired Brunette
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 T minced garlic
  • 2 T whole wheat flour
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • **1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk - optional
  • **1 cup whole wheat orzo pasta - optional
Instructions
  1. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Once hot add the diced onions and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the onion is soft and translucent.  

  2. Add the minced garlic and stir for 1 minute, making sure not to let the garlic burn. 

  3. Turn down heat to medium-low and stir in the whole wheat flour. Add a small splash or two of broth and stir for 1-2 minutes to keep flour from clumping. 

  4. Next add the can of crushed tomatoes and broth. Add oregano, thyme, and salt. 

  5. Increase heat and bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 20-25 minutes.

  6. Turn off the burner and use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth. All of the onions and tomatoes should be pureed.  

  7.  If using, add in heavy cream and stir. Season with black pepper. 

* *If using orzo pasta, add after you puree soup with the immersion blender, and cook for another 7-10 minutes depending on package instructions.
   

Filed In: Dinner, Food, Recipes / Tagged: healthy eating, recipes, soups

Comments

  1. Nelly says

    January 15, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    I am all about soups, but funny enough I haven’t had tomato soup. Thanks for sharing this recipe, will try and make it this weekend.

    Reply
    • jgaibler says

      January 16, 2018 at 4:49 am

      There are so many good soup recipes out there! Tomato soup is a great basic. Hope that you like it!

      Reply
  2. Samantha says

    January 15, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    What a wonderful recipe. I’ve actually always wondered how to make tomato soup from scratch

    Reply
    • jgaibler says

      January 16, 2018 at 4:50 am

      Thank you Samantha! This recipe is pretty easy, so I hope it works for you!

      Reply
  3. Nicole says

    January 15, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    Yum! I can’t wait to dip a peanut butter sandwich in this soup!

    Reply
    • jgaibler says

      January 16, 2018 at 4:51 am

      Hi Nicole! Your comment made me laugh! Sometimes the best food combinations are the ones that are the least expected. I am going to tell my 8 year old about this. It sounds like something he might try!

      Reply
  4. Valerie says

    January 15, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    Wow! This looks like a great recipe to try, especially because I’ve been in long johns all day today! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • jgaibler says

      January 16, 2018 at 4:52 am

      You are very welcome! I hope it warms you up Valerie! Tomato soup on cold winter days is the best. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Leandi says

    January 16, 2018 at 12:02 am

    Good on you for testing this recipe so thoroughly. So many recipes out there that simply don’t work! Looks delicious too!

    Reply
    • jgaibler says

      January 16, 2018 at 4:54 am

      Thank you Leandi! I can be such a perfectionist, which is a blessing and a curse! I am hoping people enjoy it. It is one of the first recipes I have shared!

      Reply
  6. Claudia says

    January 16, 2018 at 10:03 pm

    I do love soups and especially the healthy ones. Will definitely test your recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • jgaibler says

      January 17, 2018 at 10:52 pm

      You are welcome Claudia! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  7. Elisha says

    January 17, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    This sounds like a delicious recipe. There’s nothing like tomato soup and grill cheese on a cold winter day.

    Reply
    • jgaibler says

      January 17, 2018 at 10:53 pm

      I agree Elisha! One good thing about winter is soup!

      Reply
  8. Gail Brewer says

    January 19, 2018 at 3:02 am

    Sounds like a tomato soup recipe I will try. Never thought of adding whole wheat flour to thicken it, but it makes sense. Glad that you get so much use out of the immersion blender! I keep using my ancient blender and it still works!

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    • jgaibler says

      January 19, 2018 at 10:43 pm

      I worry about burning myself when transferring to the blender. Maybe I will have to buy you an immersion blender for your birthday! 😉

      Reply
      • Gail Brewer says

        January 20, 2018 at 5:21 am

        🙂

        Reply

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