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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Krista
Jan 11, 2021
I added 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes, can of tomato sauce and 1.5 boxes of cream cheese and cornstarch to thicken it.. It was AMAZINGGG!
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.
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I added 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes, can of tomato sauce and 1.5 boxes of cream cheese and cornstarch to thicken it.. It was AMAZINGGG!
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.