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Quick and Easy Cream of Tomato Soup

Modified: Dec 18, 2023 · Published: Jan 9, 2020 by Carissa · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

This Quick and Easy Cream of Tomato Soup recipe uses canned diced tomatoes to have this soup on your table in under an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinner!

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Cream of Tomato Soup is one of those great tastes of my childhood. It was one one of the Campbell's canned soup varieties we always had on hand. The funny thing is, I didn't actually like it that much as a kid (I hated tomatoes until I was an adult), but I love it now, and often find myself craving it.

Now I make it from scratch, but the more I can get it to taste like that old familiar canned version, the better. That means adding a little sugar, as well as some carrots to give it just a hint of sweetness.

The little bit of baking soda added to the soup balances the acidity from the tomatoes (which you'll be able to witness in the form of bubbling and foaming when you stir in the baking soda), and gives the soup a milder, smoother flavor.

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Unlike my Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup recipe, this Quick and Easy version uses canned diced tomatoes to cut down on cooking time. It also saves the tedious extra step of straining out any tomato seeds and skins, which are already removed from canned tomatoes.

Use an immersion blender to save the hassle of washing extra dishes. These time savings means this soup is perfect for your family's weeknight dinners.

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Quick and Easy Cream of Tomato Soup Nutrition Notes:

Serve this soup with a whole or half sandwich (make it grilled cheese for the well known, classic combo), or bread and a green salad to make a complete meal.

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Cream of Tomato Soup

Carissa Serink
This Quick and Easy Cream of Tomato Soup recipe uses canned diced tomatoes to have this soup on your table in under an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Colander
  • Large pot or enameled dutch oven
  • Immersion blender or blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 28 ounce cans diced tomatoes (see note)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • Freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
 

  • Drain 2 28 ounce cans diced tomatoes in a large strainer or colander set over a large bowl, reserving the liquid. Stir the tomatoes and press firmly to remove as much liquid as possible. You should end up with about 4 cups of tomato juice. Set the tomatoes and the juice aside.
  • Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oill in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and carrots and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in ⅔ of the tomatoes, 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar and cook until the vegetables are beginning to brown, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in 2 Tablespoons tomato paste and cook until it starts to brown, about 1 minute.
  • Slowly stir in the reserved tomato juice, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Stir in the remaining ⅓ of the tomatoes, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and discard bay leaf. Use an immersion blender or blend in batches until smooth. Return soup to pot and stir in 1 cup evaporated milk. Season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

You can use half regular and half fire roasted diced tomatoes if you wish for a smokier flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword cream of tomato, dairy free option, gluten free, meatless, meatless eats, soup, Tomato, Tomato Soup, vegetables, vegetarian
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