After craving tomato soup, I decided to make my own. My sister Joan likes it chunky-style, so she doesn't puree. Serve it with a grilled cheese sandwich. —Marian Brown, Mississauga, Ontario
Satisfying Tomato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until tender, 2-4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through. If desired, top with fresh minced basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.
Grilled Cheese Croutons:
For croutons that won't immediately soak up all the soup, use day-old bread and cook it slower than normal so you end up with a crispy, drier sandwich. Butter one side of two slices of day-old, hearty bread. Place one slice in a skillet over medium-low heat; top with your favorite cheese slices. Top with the second slice, butter side up, and cook until dark golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes. Remove and cut into cubes.
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resalee
Jun 1, 2020
My 17 year old son made this for a Boy Scout merit badge. It was easy for him to prepare and very delicious! Much better than a can of soup but not as creamy which I was fine with. But next time I might add a some half and half for her taste. I will definitely be making this again!
abreendre
May 19, 2020
easy, quick and tasty. I sprinkle on a little shredded cheese in each bowl when I serve. Mozzarella was the best.
angela32
Mar 12, 2020
Really tasty. I used fire roasted tomatoes.
n8wkz
Jan 21, 2020
I love this soup. Better than canned that is full of high fructose corn syrup. I use it when making sloppy joe, casseroles and just when I want a bowl of tomato soup with a grilled cheese,
shelleyjCA2AZ
Oct 26, 2019
delicious soup....I did make it a crock pot soup and add in carrots and zucchini too...we all gave it 2 thumbs UP....
mel905
Jan 21, 2019
I have had a hard time finding a good tomato soup recipe, until this one. Super quick and easy to make. I only substituted vegetable broth for the water, and. I added some grated cheddar cheese on it, just before serving. That makes it a rosy cheddar. Delish
Debglass11
Jan 17, 2019
We loved this soup. I doubled the recipe and used a combination of stewed and crushed tomatoes. Didn't puree the finished soup, but I did puree the stewed tomatoes before I added them to the pot. I did add a bit more kosher salt and brown sugar than indicated in the doubled ingredients and finished the soup with a little half
wintermom9597
Dec 11, 2018
Loved this! So quick and easy. I added some garlic and used chicken broth instead of water. Looking forward to the leftovers for lunch tomorrow!
justmbeth
May 14, 2017
Good tomato soup. I made it along side patty melts. The husband loved it. I did add a bit more salt and pepper as I thought it needed more seasoning.
JMartinelli13
Feb 11, 2017
Only one minor change to this one- I used dried celery flakes because I have a ton on hand. I made the soup and froze it in single servings. I defrosted it and reheated it on the stove. I liked the consistency and flavor, and you can't beat how fast it goes together.
Reviews
My 17 year old son made this for a Boy Scout merit badge. It was easy for him to prepare and very delicious! Much better than a can of soup but not as creamy which I was fine with. But next time I might add a some half and half for her taste. I will definitely be making this again!
easy, quick and tasty. I sprinkle on a little shredded cheese in each bowl when I serve. Mozzarella was the best.
Really tasty. I used fire roasted tomatoes.
I love this soup. Better than canned that is full of high fructose corn syrup. I use it when making sloppy joe, casseroles and just when I want a bowl of tomato soup with a grilled cheese,
delicious soup....I did make it a crock pot soup and add in carrots and zucchini too...we all gave it 2 thumbs UP....
I have had a hard time finding a good tomato soup recipe, until this one. Super quick and easy to make. I only substituted vegetable broth for the water, and. I added some grated cheddar cheese on it, just before serving. That makes it a rosy cheddar. Delish
We loved this soup. I doubled the recipe and used a combination of stewed and crushed tomatoes. Didn't puree the finished soup, but I did puree the stewed tomatoes before I added them to the pot. I did add a bit more kosher salt and brown sugar than indicated in the doubled ingredients and finished the soup with a little half
Loved this! So quick and easy. I added some garlic and used chicken broth instead of water. Looking forward to the leftovers for lunch tomorrow!
Good tomato soup. I made it along side patty melts. The husband loved it. I did add a bit more salt and pepper as I thought it needed more seasoning.
Only one minor change to this one- I used dried celery flakes because I have a ton on hand. I made the soup and froze it in single servings. I defrosted it and reheated it on the stove. I liked the consistency and flavor, and you can't beat how fast it goes together.