Auction House Comfort Soup: Creamy Tomato & Herb

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A velvety tomato soup enriched with herbs and pantry staples, reminiscent of estate sale finds like dried herbs and canned goods. This american-inspired soups ready in about 40 minutes pairs canned crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 (28 oz) can canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium, finely diced onion
• 1 medium, finely diced carrot
• 2 stalks, finely diced celery
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 1 diced carrot, and 2 diced celery stalks, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 tsp dried oregano and 1 tsp dried basil, then add 1 can crushed tomatoes and 2 cups vegetable broth.
3. Step 3: Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer in batches to a regular blender.
5. Step 5: Return soup to the pot, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat gently over low heat for 3 minutes until warmed through — do not boil. Adjust seasoning to taste.