Color-Contrast Tomato and Spinach Soup Inspired by The Wizard of Oz

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

A vibrant two-tone soup that contrasts bright red tomato with deep green spinach puree, celebrating the iconic color shift in The Wizard of Oz. This American-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups, packed fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 28 oz canned diced tomatoes, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes to concentrate flavors.
4. Step 4: While the tomato base simmers, blanch 4 cups fresh baby spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water. Drain and blend spinach with 1/4 cup of the soup broth until smooth.
5. Step 5: Stir 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tbsp lemon juice into the tomato soup. For serving, ladle tomato soup and then carefully add the spinach puree on top or side-by-side to create a vivid red and green contrast reminiscent of the Land of Oz.