🍅 Classic Homemade Tomato Soup

Rich, Cozy, and Comforting – Better Than Canned

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of homemade tomato soup to bring comfort to the table. Smooth, rich, and deeply flavorful, this classic soup is made with simple pantry ingredients and comes together in under an hour. Whether paired with a gooey grilled cheese sandwich or enjoyed on its own, this tomato soup delivers pure comfort in every spoonful.

Unlike store-bought versions, homemade tomato soup lets you control the texture, sweetness, and seasoning—resulting in a soup that tastes fresh, vibrant, and satisfying.

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cans (28 oz total) crushed or whole tomatoes
1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon paprika (optional, for warmth)
½ cup heavy cream or milk (optional, for creamy tomato soup)
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.

Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Be careful not to brown the garlic.

2️⃣ Build the Tomato Base

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Add the canned tomatoes (crush whole tomatoes with a spoon if needed), vegetable broth, salt, pepper, sugar (if using), basil, oregano, and paprika. Stir well to combine.

3️⃣ Simmer

Bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

4️⃣ Blend Until Smooth

Remove the pot from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
(Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender.)