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The Best Homemade Tomato Soup
With Canned Tomatoes
- Ready In: 20 Minutes
- Serves: 8
- Main Ingredients: Canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, heavy cream or full fat coconut milk, herbs and seasonings.
- Dietary Info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian
- Why You’ll Love It: 20 minutes to get dinner on the table is fast, folks! So you better believe I turn to this recipe when I’m short on time and craving something cozy.
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Why You’ll Make This Quick Tomato Soup Recipe
With Canned Tomatoes All Year Round
- 🥫Pantry staple: I don’t know about you, but I always have at least 3 cans of diced tomatoes in my panty. So when it comes time to clean house, this recipe automatically goes on the menu.
- ☺️ Cozy: Nothing says I care like a cozy bowl of homemade soup. And because this one is so quick, you can make it on a moments notice.
- 🥄Flexible ingredients: I’m sensitive to dairy, so I tested this one with regular heavy cream and full fat coconut milk and its the creamiest no matter which ingredient I use. And no, you can’t taste the coconut.
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- Diced Tomatoes: You need just one can of this pantry staple, but if you have more, double or triple the recipe and give some to a friend!
- Heavy Cream: This little addition makes a world of difference when it comes to the creaminess, but feel free to swap with full fat coconut milk if you’re avoiding dairy.
- Fresh Basil: Don’t have it or simply don’t love the taste of fresh basil? Feel free to omit completely.
How To Make Homemade Tomato Soup With Canned Tomatoes
Step 1 – Place all of the ingredients in a high speed blender. Vitamix is my favorite.
Step 2 – Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
How To Make Tomato Soup Thicker
For a bit of a thicker consistency, let it simmer for a longer period of time on the stove and then remove it when it’s thick enough. Or add less water to the blender when combining ingredients in step 1.
Step 3 – Pour blended soup into sauce pan and let simmer until thickened and warmed through.
Step 4 – Serve with our air-fryer grilled cheese and/or our homemade croutons and enjoy!
Helpful Kitchen Tools
We absolutely love our Vitamix blender for this homemade tomato soup made with canned tomatoes and for other recipes like our Sheet Pan Soup, and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. No blender? No problem. Just place all of your ingredients in a sauce pan and use a handheld immersion blender instead.
Best Way To Serve Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
This warm and cozy bowl of tomato soup is always great with the perfect air fryer grilled cheese sandwich! Perfect for dunking in the hot soup. And for a quick garnish on your bowl of soup, toss on some extra chopped basil leaves, homemade croutons, and freshly cracked black pepper. Some freshly grated parmesan cheese would also be great or a big piece of crusty bread (also for dunking)!
What We Learned Testing this Recipe
- Using a high speed blender will quickly create a silky smooth texture. If you want more control over the texture of your homemade tomato soup, use the immersion blender technique.
- Adding a sprinkling of freshly chopped basil on top adds a super fresh flavor that really makes this one feel homemade.
Homemade Tomato Soup with Canned Tomatoes FAQs
Can you freeze homemade tomato soup with cream in it?
No, you should avoid freezing any soup that includes cream as it tends to separate during the thawing process, which will affect texture and flavor.
Can you make homemade tomato soup with canned tomatoes?
Yes, you can make homemade tomato soup with canned tomatoes. We use plain diced tomatoes, but fire-roasted would work too.
What is the secret to a creamy tomato soup?
The secret to a creamy tomato soup is the addition of some heavy cream or full fat coconut milk and blending all of the ingredients to yield a smooth and creamy consistency.
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Equipment
- Immersion Blender option to use instead of high speed blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, don’t drain
- 12 ounces tomato paste
- ½ cup heavy cream, add more if desired (or full fat coconut milk)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blend: In a high-speed blender or food processor, add 3 cups water, 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, 12 ounces tomato paste, ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon coconut sugar, 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Blend on high until the consistency is smooth.
- Simmer: Pour into a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Serve: Taste and add additional salt, cream or basil – as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Serving: we love serving this with some easy homemade croutons and/or air fryer grilled cheese sandwiches!
- Spice It Up: option to add a sprinkling of red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Liz Sipley says
This recipe came in so handy the other day when I *thought* that I had nothing to make for dinner. But guess who also always has canned diced tomatoes in their pantry?! Such a helpful recipe 🙂
Christina says
Quick and tasty. A perfect way to dress-up a week night meal of pure comfort in a bowl!
Erin says
So glad to hear that, Christina!