One-Pot Tomato and Vegetable Soup
A hearty, comforting soup made with canned tomatoes and seasonal vegetables, simmered to perfection in a single pot with minimal effort. This american-inspired soups ready in about 25 minutes pairs olive oil, medium, diced onion, diced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 medium, diced onion
- 2, diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 can crushed tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Add 1/2 cup frozen corn and cook for 5 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh basil just before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Tomato and Vegetable Soup take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (5 min prep + 20 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 One-Pot Tomato and Vegetable 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 olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Tomato and Vegetable 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 One-Pot Tomato and Vegetable Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.
What goes well with One-Pot Tomato and Vegetable Soup?
American soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My kids devoured this! Made it for dinner and it was so creamy and packed with veggies.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavor but needed more salt. Still, the one-pot simplicity is a win for busy nights.
- ★★★★☆
Perfect for feeding my toddler. Only issue: took 30 minutes longer than the recipe claimed.