Hidden Spice Tomato Soup

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

A velvety tomato soup with a subtle, unexpected warm spice that emerges with each spoonful. This american-inspired soups ready in about 50 minutes pairs Olive oil, Onion, Carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 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 (1/2 cup diced) Onion
• 1 (1/4 cup diced) Carrot
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 28 oz Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and 1/4 cup diced carrot, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 28 oz canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Return to low heat and stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream until warmed through.