Ring-Style Tomato Soup
A velvety, slow-simmered tomato soup with fresh basil and a hint of cream—every spoonful as perfectly smooth as a Ring doorbell's video feed. This Italian-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs canned crushed tomatoes, onion, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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.
Ingredients
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 (1/2 cup finely diced) onion
- 1 (1/4 cup grated) carrot
- 1 stalk (1/4 cup finely diced) celery
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/4 cup grated carrot, and 1/4 cup diced celery. Cook for 8-10 minutes until softened and golden, stirring occasionally.
- Step 2: Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp dried oregano, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until completely smooth (or transfer to a countertop blender in batches).
- Step 5: Return to low heat, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, then simmer gently for 3 minutes until warmed through but not boiling.









