Homemade Tomato Soup 🍲
🍅🔥 Homemade Tomato Soup 🍲
🥄 Creamy • 🍲 Cozy • 🧄 Low Carb • 🌱 Comfort in a Bowl
📋 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🍅 1.5 lbs ripe tomatoes (about 5 medium), chopped
🧅 1 small onion, chopped
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🥄 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
🧂 Salt, to taste
⚫ Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
🌿 1/2 tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning
🧈 1/4 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
💧 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
🍃 Optional: Fresh basil for garnish
🌶️ Optional: Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for heat
👨🍳 Directions
Sauté: In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Add Tomatoes: Stir in chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, and basil. Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down.
Simmer with Broth: Pour in broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Blend: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to puree until smooth (or let cool slightly and blend in batches).
Finish with Cream: Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning. Simmer 2–3 more minutes.
Serve Hot: Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh basil or a drizzle of cream. Enjoy!
⏱️ Time Breakdown
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
🔢 Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
Calories: 170
Fat: 13g
Protein: 3g
Total Carbs: 8g
Net Carbs: 5g
Fiber: 3g
Note: May vary slightly depending on tomato ripeness and broth type.
🧑🍳 Pro Tips
🍅 Use vine-ripened or Roma tomatoes for the richest flavor.
🧈 For extra creaminess, double the cream or add a pat of butter before serving.
❄️ Freeze leftovers in mason jars for easy future meals—just leave 1" of space for expansion.
🔥 Add a pinch of smoked paprika or chipotle powder for a smoky twist.
🥣 Pair with a slice of low-carb grilled cheese or almond-flour crackers.
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Homemade tomato soup is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it a great choice for a healthy meal. To enhance your tomato soup, consider using fresh herbs like basil or oregano for added flavor. Additionally, you can customize the texture by adjusting the amount of heavy cream. To keep the soup low-carb, you can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Another tip is to serve it with a side of low-carb almond flour crackers or grilled cheese made with low-carb bread to make a complete meal. Don't forget about the nutritional benefits of tomatoes; they are rich in vitamins C and K, as well as potassium and folate, contributing to your overall health. Moreover, if you find yourself with leftover soup, it freezes well, allowing for quick, healthy meals later on. Simply store in airtight containers and reheat when needed! Enjoy your homemade tomato soup any time of the year!
yogurt plastic containers are better freezing than Mason jars.. less prone to breaking when soup expands when frozen... and thawing is quicker.. just drop container into water bath to defrost. We live in tomato greenhouse country , I make similar tomato soups and yours looks delicious.. I have saved it, to try later.. Thanks for sharing