Name: Incredible 3-Ingredient Tomato Soup Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tbps butter, unsalted; 1/2 onion, roughly chopped; 1 to 1 1/2 cups water or broth; 28 oz canned tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Rainy days and Mondays aren't just lyrics to a Carpenter's song. They are the perfect days to make this delicious 3-ingredient tomato soup recipe. A perfect fast pantry recipe to add to your meal plan, this soup is packed with simple flavor that everyone enjoys. Broth, onions, and tomatoes combine to give a richness that satisfies everyone.

3-Ingredient Tomato Soup Recipe

Growing up, one of the first things I learned to make for myself was grilled cheese and a bowl of tomato soup. It was a simple meal that I could manage on my own and just happened to be a personal favorite.

It didn't take long for me to go past the can of condensed soup and on to a homemade version that really was a huge part of spurring on my love of cooking. In summer months, I would have lunch ready for my mom when she stopped in mid-day, and this was a weekly regular. Now, I am sharing a simple and delicious option that will really make it easy for anyone to make homemade soup.

What Goes with Tomato Soup?

As I mentioned above, grilled cheese is a favorite. If you want a bit of an upscale version, you can make this grilled cheese with garlic parmesan crust. It's delicious and fits this soup beautifully.

Soups are typically served as a small course of a meal. So, a simple cup of this soup can be the starter for any recipe on your menu. That said, I often like to serve up soup like this with a salad or sandwich for lunch. It's just a great way to feel super satisfied while not having a heavy meal.

Other ideas to serve alongside homemade tomato soup:

Pasta salad
Coleslaw
Broccoli slaw
Garden salad
Caesar salad
Wraps
Sandwiches
Lettuce wraps
Grilled chicken
Grilled fish

Topping Variations

Now, you are speaking my language! The best part of a soup for me comes with all the ways I can make it unique! Yes, this is absolutely delicious by itself, but I am just one of those people who like to add toppings. So, I get creative and use what I have on hand, and the result has been amazing combinations that turn out fantastic and end up being a regular in my routine.

Crackers, croutons, tortilla chips, pita chips, or cubed bread
Shredded parmesan, mozzarella, or sharp cheddar
Crumbled feta or goat cheese
Heavy cream, sour cream, or nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Fresh cracked black pepper or red pepper flakes
Hot sauce or salsa
Diced green onions, shallots, cilantro, parsley, basil, or oregano

Can I Add Milk to Tomato Soup?

For this recipe, the focus is on the tomatoes. In that case, this soup is best with broth versus milk. I have, however, made this soup using ½ milk and ½ chicken broth with good results. I believe you could readily substitute milk or even heavy cream if desired.

Another option for those who are vegan would be to use vegetable broth or unsweetened almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or cashew milk. While coconut milk might be a good substitute for some recipes, in this it would present a sweeter taste. This wouldn't be bad, but might not pair as well with the savory idea you are looking for in tomato soup.

Note: If you chose to make this as a vegan meal, skip the butter and saute your onions in olive oil instead.

Ingredients and Supplies Needed:

Unsalted butter
Onions
Tomatoes (whole stewed in a can are best)
Water or broth
Salt and pepper to taste

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How to Make Tomato Soup

Begin by preparing your onions. While you will be pureeing this soup after it is cooked, you can also chop the onions fine if you desire. A rough shop is good though.

Heat a large stockpot or dutch oven (my preference) and melt the butter, then add in your onions.

Stir this and let cook for 2-3 minutes. I like to get a little brown on my onions, and if you want a richer flavor, you can definitely caramelize them.

Now, you will add in the water or broth.

Then add in your canned tomatoes.

Let this mixture simmer for 35-40 minutes then remove from heat.

Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until the desired texture before serving with preferred toppings.

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Yield: 2