Half-Portion Creamy Tomato Soup

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A rich, velvety tomato soup made with precise half-measure ingredients for a single-serving comfort meal. This american-inspired soups ready in about 20 minutes pairs diced canned tomatoes, low-sodium vegetable broth, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 1, 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

• 1/2 cup diced canned tomatoes
• 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/8 tsp kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Finely dice 1/4 cup onion and mince 1 clove garlic, then sauté in a small saucepan over medium heat with a splash of water for 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup diced canned tomatoes and 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth to the saucepan, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 5 minutes until flavors meld and tomatoes break down slightly.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 tsp dried basil, 1/8 tsp kosher salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 more minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream until fully incorporated and the soup is smooth and creamy; taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.