Superlative-Style Tomato Soup
A tomato soup where 'best' is used without 'the' as demonstrated in grammar examples, featuring fresh tomatoes and herbs. This mediterranean-inspired soups ready in about 30 minutes pairs ripe tomatoes, onion, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 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
- 3 cups ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 cup onion
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Add 3 cups diced ripe tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down.
- Step 3: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add 2 tbsp fresh basil, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Superlative-Style Tomato Soup take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 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 Superlative-Style Tomato 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 ripe tomatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Superlative-Style Tomato 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 Superlative-Style Tomato 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 Superlative-Style Tomato Soup?
Mediterranean 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
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a cold evening. So comforting.
- ★★★★★
Authentic Mediterranean flavors! My family loved it.
- ★★★★☆
Slightly bland, but the tomatoes were fresh. My kids ate it all.
