Spring Quickstart Soup
A comforting, creamy tomato soup simmered with fresh herbs and vegetables, ready in 25 minutes for a cozy weeknight meal. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers olive oil, onion, garlic into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 100 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup carrot
- 1/2 cup celery
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 cup diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup diced carrots, and 1/2 cup diced celery; cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Step 4: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained), then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
