The Most Satisfying Tomato Soup
A velvety, chunky tomato soup with roasted vegetables and a hint of basil, perfect for a warm, comforting bowl. This italian-inspired soups ready in about 75 minutes pairs diced tomatoes, diced carrots, diced celery 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
- 4 lbs, diced tomatoes
- 2 cups, diced carrots
- 2 cups, diced celery
- 1 large, diced onions
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Step 3: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return to stove, add basil, and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through. Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does The Most Satisfying Tomato Soup take to make?
Total time is about 75 minutes (30 min prep + 45 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 The Most Satisfying 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 diced tomatoes from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in The Most Satisfying 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 The Most Satisfying Tomato Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 The Most Satisfying Tomato Soup?
Italian 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
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
