Herb-Infused Tomato Soup with Crispy Garlic Croutons

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A comforting bowl of smooth tomato soup layered with aromatic garlic croutons for texture and depth. This american-inspired soups ready in about 55 minutes pairs diced Tomatoes, finely chopped Onion, minced Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 4 cups, diced Tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp, leaves only Fresh thyme
• 2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 1 slice, cubed Baguette
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (5 minutes), then add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add diced tomatoes, broth, sea salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth, then stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Meanwhile, toss baguette cubes with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes until golden. Serve soup topped with crispy garlic croutons.