Garcia's Smoky Tomato Soup

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

A deeply flavored tomato soup with a hint of smokiness, made with fresh tomatoes and aromatic vegetables. This vegetarian-inspired soups (vegan option) ready in about 60 minutes pairs pounds tomatoes, medium onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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 pounds tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Core and chop 2 pounds tomatoes into 1-inch pieces. Dice 1 medium onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onions and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add minced garlic and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down.
3. Step 3: Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Return to low heat, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until warmed through.