Vintage Heirloom Tomato Soup

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A deeply flavorful soup made with 5 heirloom tomato varieties, slow-simmered to capture the essence of garden-fresh goodness. This french-inspired soups ready in about 90 minutes pairs Heirloom tomatoes, medium Yellow onion, medium Carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 65 min Serves 6 French cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Chop 1kg heirloom tomatoes into 1-inch pieces, discarding stems. Finely dice 1 medium yellow onion and 1 medium carrot, and mince 3 garlic cloves.
  2. Step 2: Heat 15ml olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onions and carrots, and sauté for 8 minutes until softened and golden at edges.
  3. Step 3: Add tomatoes and garlic, cook for 15 minutes until tomatoes break down and release juice, then pour in 500ml vegetable stock and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes until flavors meld.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Vintage Heirloom Tomato Soup take to make?

Total time is about 90 minutes (25 min prep + 65 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 Vintage Heirloom 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 heirloom tomatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Vintage Heirloom 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 Vintage Heirloom 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 Vintage Heirloom Tomato Soup?

French 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.

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