Garden-Style Tomato & Corn Soup

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A comforting, thick soup made with roasted tomatoes, sweet corn, and garden herbs, finished with a whisper of cream for velvety richness. This american-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 70 minutes pairs Roma tomatoes, Sweet corn, medium Yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 American cuisine 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop 2 lbs Roma tomatoes, dice 1 medium yellow onion, and mince 3 garlic cloves; toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Roast for 25 minutes until tomatoes are softened and edges are golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender, add 2 cups corn kernels, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp salt; blend until completely smooth.
  4. Step 4: Return mixture to a large pot and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until heated through.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and cook for 5 minutes more until slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Garden-Style Tomato & Corn Soup take to make?

Total time is about 70 minutes (30 min prep + 40 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 Garden-Style Tomato & Corn 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 roma tomatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Garden-Style Tomato & Corn 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 Garden-Style Tomato & Corn 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.

Is Garden-Style Tomato & Corn Soup vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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