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Creamy Tomato Soup

August 24, 2019 by Kimberly Killebrew Ā· 49 Comments

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With the perfect balance of exquisite flavors and a luxuriously creamy texture, this Creamy Tomato Soup recipe is irresistibly delicious and will become a regular favorite!

creamy tomato soup recipe best homemade

I’ve partnered with Aneto to bring you this delicious soup.

I’ve been enjoying a wonderful harvest from my garden throughout the summer and of course few things taste as fantastic as a homegrown vine-ripened tomato.Ā  I’ve been busy making salsa, fresh tomato sauce to serve over pasta and this delicious creamy tomato soup recipe.Ā  My family loves this soup and they’ve already requested it three times in the last two weeks.Ā  We’re confident you’re going to love it as much as we do!

How Do I Get a Perfectly Smooth and Creamy Texture?

Many cream of tomato soups are too thin and watery.Ā  What we’re after is a creamy texture with “body” that leaves a generous coating on the back of the spoon.

The two primary keys for achieving that is to use heavy cream and to use a blender.Ā  Milk is thin and it will curdle and we want both body and smoothness.Ā  For some creamy soups I’ll use a blender stick to blend the soup right inside the pot.Ā  But in this case use an actual blender.Ā  Ā I find that’s really key for getting a smoother, creamy and thicker consistency.Ā  A blender stick will not achieve the same results.Ā  I use my Vitamix and turn it on high for a good 15-20 seconds.

Which Herbs Should I Use For Seasoning?

I like to switch things up occasionally. If you’re going for a more Italian flavor, use basil.Ā  If you’d like more of a French flavor, use thyme.Ā  Rosemary is another fabulous flavor in this soup.Ā  Or go with some fresh oregano or dill.Ā  Another great option for a spicier soup is a generous dose of freshly ground or cracked peppercorns.Ā  Try a variety of herbs/spices and see what you like best.

creamy tomato soup recipe best homemade

What Is the Key to Achieving the Best Tomato Soup Flavor?

Homemade cream of tomato soup can often be a little, well, bland.Ā  The results depend a greatly on the quality of the tomatoes.Ā  Most of us don’t have access to fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes from the sun-kissed gardens of southern Italy and even if you do, your creamy tomato soup will benefit tremendously from a few flavor boosts we’re going to add to this soup.

While tomatoes are technically a fruit, used in soups and sauces most tomatoes benefit from an additional touch of sweetness to bring out their flavor.Ā  We don’t want it “too” sweet as some recipes have the tendency to be, but just enough to coax out those wonderful flavors.Ā  We’re going to add a touch of brown sugar and also pair the tomatoes with the freshest, sweetest carrots we can find.

Following the proper method of sauteing the onions, carrots and tomatoes before adding the broth also coaxes the natural sugars out of the each of the vegetables for a richer flavor, so don’t skip that step.Ā  For an extra boost of tomato flavor we’re also adding some concentrated tomato paste.

The flavor of this soup is directly dependent on the quality of the produce you use, so use the very best tomatoes and carrots you can find, if possible ones from the farmer’s market that are grown locally in real soil under real sunshine.

I’m partial to fresh tomatoes for making this soup and grow my my own.Ā  (Below are pics of the tomatoes and carrots I harvested from my garden.Ā  Aren’t they gorgeous??)Ā  If you don’t have access to high quality tomatoes from your local farmer’s market then seek out the best canned tomatoes you can find (for the best flavor I highly recommend D.O.P. certified Italian imported San Marzano tomatoes).

fresh tomatoes and carrots for creamy tomato soup

Another key element to achieving the best flavor is to use the best quality broth you can find.Ā  If you don’t have the time or space to make your own, choose a good store-bought brand.Ā  My top recommendation for several years now is Aneto because unlike other broth brands on the market that are made using meat and vegetable “extracts” and “powders” along with flavor enhancers like “yeast extract” (a MSG loophole), Aneto is 100% natural and is made with REAL whole vegetables and REAL chicken and is cooked the way you make it in your own kitchen – it’s simmered low and slow in huge pots using real, fresh ingredients.Ā  It’s natural, it’s nutritious and it’s packed with flavor.

You can find Aneto 100% All Natural Chicken Broth on Amazon along with their Low Sodium Chicken Broth.

Aneto products are also sold in select stores across the U.S..Ā  See Store Locations to find Aneto products near you.

My husband and I had the rare privilege of touring Aneto’s factory in Barcelona, Spain and we watched the entire process from start to finish, including the staff washing the vegetables before carting them off to the gigantic pots.Ā  It was incredible and thoroughly inspiring.

Click to Take a Virtual Tour of Aneto’s Broth-Making Factory in Spain!

Can I Make This Vegetarian or Vegan?

Absolutely!Ā  For vegetarian you can use vegetable broth (I recommend Aneto’s 100% Natural Vegetable Broth) and for vegan you can substitute almond milk, cashew milk (it’s a bit creamier) or any other non-dairy milk of your choice.

Want To Bulk Up the Soup to Serve as a Main Course?Ā Ā 

Want a soup that’s a bit more substantial to serve as a main course?Ā  Simply stir in some cooked rice at the end and you’ll have a delicious cream of tomato rice soup!

creamy tomato soup recipe best homemade

Let’s get started!

Heat the butter and olive oil in a medium stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the carrots and garlic and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for another 4-5 minutes.Ā  Add the broth.

Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Carefully transfer soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the soup to the pot and add the heavy cream. Heat through and add salt and pepper to taste.

If desired serve with a sprinkling of chopped fresh herbs and if desired some coarsely ground black pepper.

Enjoy!

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Be sure to also check out our popular Cream of Celery Soup!

 

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Creamy Tomato Soup

Kimberly Killebrew
With the perfect balance of exquisite flavors and a luxuriously creamy texture, this Creamy Tomato Soup recipe is simply the BEST and is sure to become a regular favorite!
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5 from 28 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Soup, Starter
Cuisine French, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 medium to large carrots (**use the best you can find, e.g. farmer's market or homegrown)
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3 pounds tomatoes , chopped (**use the very best you can find, e.g. farmer's market or homegrown. If you can't get excellent fresh tomatoes use the best canned tomatoes available, e.g., DOP certified Italian-imported San Marzano tomatoes. Use about 42 ounces of whole canned tomatoes)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups highest quality chicken broth (for store-bought we use and highly recommend Aneto 100% All-Natural Chicken Broth)
  • vegetarian/vegan: highest quality vegetable broth (for store-bought we use and highly recommend Aneto 100% All-Natural Vegetable Broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (vegetarian/vegan: use a creamy non-dairy substitute of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil OR 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme OR 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (experiment with whichever herb you prefer)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar (I prefer dark brown for this)
  • chopped fresh herbs, coarsely ground black pepper for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a medium stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and garlic and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Add the broth, herbs and spices and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer soup to a blender and blend until smooth (you'll need to do it in 2 batches depending on the size of your blender). Return the soup to the pot and add the heavy cream. Heat through and add salt and pepper to taste.
    If desired serve with a sprinkling of chopped fresh herbs and if desired some coarsely ground black pepper.
    Serves 4-6

Notes

Want a soup that's a bit more substantial to serve as a main course?Ā  Simply stir in some cooked rice at the end and you'll have a delicious cream of tomato rice soup!

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6108IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
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49 Responses

  1. Toffeeapple says

    September 9, 2019 at 10:07 am

    This looks so good that I am tempted to scale it down to make two servings for myself!

    Your garden produce looks top class and I am sure that you will be able to taste the difference from shop bought vegetables.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      September 9, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you, Toffeeapple, my garden is definitely something that gives me a lot of joy. It’s my “happy place” :) Happy cooking and I hope you enjoy the soup!

      Reply
  2. Cathy says

    September 4, 2019 at 8:23 am

    Yessss! I could eat this for lunch daily!

    Reply
  3. Laura Reese says

    September 3, 2019 at 7:17 am

    Tomato soup is the best. This recipe makes it better with a few amazing additions.

    Reply
  4. Kelly Anthony says

    August 30, 2019 at 11:04 am

    Tomato soup is one of my favorites! This recipe is perfectly creamy and delicious!

    Reply
  5. Sara Welch says

    August 30, 2019 at 10:25 am

    What a light and savory soup! Looking forward to having this with dinner tonight; yum!

    Reply
  6. Tonje says

    August 30, 2019 at 9:49 am

    The color on this looks amazing, and I love a recipe that uses fresh veggies. I’m definitely making this!

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  7. Dannii says

    August 30, 2019 at 9:22 am

    Yum! I love creamy tomato soup, especially with a cheese toastie on the side.

    Reply
  8. Kara says

    August 30, 2019 at 9:17 am

    I am so happy that soup weather is just around the corner. Can’t wait to try this soup, it looks so yummy!

    Reply
  9. Natasha says

    August 30, 2019 at 9:08 am

    MMM this is a recipe I can see myself making again and again! Love it!

    Reply
  10. Jessica Burgess says

    August 30, 2019 at 8:34 am

    Ok, so my husband is in LOVE with tomato soup and now this is his new favorite! Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Rachael Yerkes says

    August 30, 2019 at 8:27 am

    The best! Especially with fresh garden tomatoes!

    Reply
  12. Jenny says

    August 28, 2019 at 8:57 am

    Can I freeze the leftovers?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      August 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm

      Hi Jenny, soups with cream or milk don’t hold up well in the freezer, the texture gets grainy. What you could do if you’re making a large batch of this soup is freeze it without the cream – then thaw it and add the cream before eating.

      Reply
  13. Erin says

    August 27, 2019 at 11:14 pm

    This is a perfect weeknight dinner! Yum!

    Reply
  14. Michelle Goth says

    August 27, 2019 at 10:52 am

    Fantastic tomato soup recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    August 27, 2019 at 7:53 am

    This tomato soup was fantastic! I loved how creamy it was!

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