Census Language-Infused Tomato Soup

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A comforting tomato soup with a subtle hint of global spices, inspired by America's diverse linguistic heritage. This american-inspired soups ready in about 50 minutes pairs can tomatoes, medium onion, medium carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 28 oz can tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 stalks celery
• 3 cloves garlic
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Step 1: Finely chop onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook vegetables for 8 minutes until softened and golden around the edges.
2. Step 2: Add 28 oz canned tomatoes (with juice) and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the liquid reduces slightly and the tomatoes begin to break down.
3. Step 3: Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, and oregano. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
4. Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree soup until completely smooth (or transfer to a regular blender in batches). Return to pot and stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated.
5. Step 5: Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.