Chromie's Time-Traveling Tomato Soup
A velvety tomato soup with a hint of mint, designed to transport your taste buds to Stormwind's cozy taverns while leveling with friends. This american-inspired soups ready in about 40 minutes pairs can diced tomatoes, medium, finely chopped onion, medium, grated 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 diced tomatoes
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 medium, grated carrot
- 2, finely chopped celery stalks
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat a large pot over medium heat, add 1 medium finely chopped onion, 1 medium grated carrot, and 2 finely chopped celery stalks, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 1 tsp dried basil and 1/2 tsp dried oregano, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Step 3: Pour in 28 oz can diced tomatoes (with juice) and 4 cups chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth, then return to low heat and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp sea salt, cooking for 3 minutes until heated through.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and season with 1/4 tsp black pepper before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Chromie's Time-Traveling Tomato Soup take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Chromie's Time-Traveling Tomato Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep can diced tomatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Chromie's Time-Traveling Tomato Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Chromie's Time-Traveling Tomato Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Chromie's Time-Traveling Tomato Soup?
American soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to soups dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★★
Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
