Three-Cube Tomato Soup with Herb Crouton Cubes
A classic tomato soup topped with three distinct vegetable cubes: fresh tomato, mozzarella, and herb-crusted croutons for a visually stunning and flavorful meal. This italian-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 40 minutes pairs olive oil, medium, finely diced onion, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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, finely diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup, halved and cut into 1/2-inch cubes cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup, cubed into 1/2-inch cubes mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup, cut into 1/2-inch cubes crusty bread
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Step 2: Stir in 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (with juice), 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: While soup simmers, prepare the three cubes: cut 1 cup cherry tomatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, cube 1/2 cup mozzarella into 1/2-inch cubes, and toss 1/2 cup crusty bread cubes with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp dried basil, and 1/4 tsp salt; toast in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Step 4: Ladle hot soup into bowls and top each serving with equal portions of cherry tomato cubes, mozzarella cubes, and herb crouton cubes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Three-Cube Tomato Soup with Herb Crouton Cubes take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (20 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 Three-Cube Tomato Soup with Herb Crouton Cubes?
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 Three-Cube Tomato Soup with Herb Crouton Cubes?
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 Three-Cube Tomato Soup with Herb Crouton Cubes 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.
Is Three-Cube Tomato Soup with Herb Crouton Cubes vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
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My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
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Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
