Old Fashioned Tomato Soup
Chef Jenn
This Old Fashioned Tomato Soup, crafted with fresh tomatoes and simple ingredients, has been a favorite for generations. It’s easy, plant-based, and perfect to enjoy with a grilled cheese or all by itself!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 54 kcal
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion diced 1 carrot diced 2 cloves garlic minced 6 cups tomatoes diced; about 2 pounds of tomatoes 4 cups vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon fresh basil optional garnish
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onions and carrots, cooking until they soften and the onions become translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring to prevent burning.
Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, bringing the soup to a simmer.
Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until the veggies are tender and the tomatoes have broken down.
Blend the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender until smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. If it’s too thin, simmer for a bit longer to thicken.
Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Chef Jenn's Tips
A high-powered blender gives the creamiest texture.
Stir in a splash of cream at the end for extra richness.
This soup freezes well, so make a big batch and store leftovers.
If it’s too thin, just let it simmer longer to reduce the liquid.
Serving: 1 cup Calories: 54 kcal Carbohydrates: 12 g Protein: 2 g Fat: 1 g Saturated Fat: 0.1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3 g Sodium: 642 mg Potassium: 430 mg Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 7 g Vitamin A: 3292 IU Vitamin C: 23 mg Calcium: 27 mg Iron: 1 mg
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