This soup is everything I want tomato soup to be! It’s rich and creamy, yet doesn’t weigh me down. It’s bursting with amazing tomato flavor, yet it’s made from canned tomatoes.
That’s right, canned tomatoes. The season for ripe tomatoes (summer) is not the season for tomato soup (fall through spring). It’s a real conundrum, and this homemade tomato soup recipe is the perfect solution.
I developed this recipe for my cookbook, and wanted to bring it to life here on the blog as well. I bet you have all of the ingredients in your kitchen right now.
Tomato soup is perfect for rainy days. It’s even more perfect with a grilled cheese sandwich. Are you ready?!
Why You’ll Love this Tomato Soup
Here are four reasons why this tomato soup recipe will become your new favorite:
- This recipe offers classic homemade tomato soup flavor, and it’s made with basic pantry ingredients. Winning!
- It’s rich and creamy, yet cream-less. It uses a combination of white beans (I promise you can’t taste them) and butter to achieve this feat.
- This soup is special diet-friendly. It’s gluten free, since it doesn’t need any flour for thickening. It’s also easily made vegan—see the recipe notes.
- You can turn this recipe into tomato basil soup, if you have fresh basil on hand. It couldn’t be easier.
How to Make the Best Tomato Soup
This recipe is so easy to make! If you’re serving more than a couple people, I recommend doubling the ingredients.
1) Cook chopped onion in olive oil until tender, then add tomato paste.
Every great soup starts with an onion! Once it’s tender, we’ll stir in a dollop of tomato paste and let it cook for a couple of minutes. Tomato paste offers deep tomato flavor and adds a lot of intensity to this soup.
Tip: You can freeze leftover tomato paste in an air-tight container for several months.
2) Add whole canned tomatoes and vegetable broth, and gently simmer for 30 minutes.
Next, we’ll add one big can of whole tomatoes. Did you know that whole tomatoes are the highest-quality canned tomatoes? Canning companies reserve the less ideal tomatoes for diced and crushed varieties. Don’t worry about breaking up the tomatoes as they cook, because we’re going to blend them next.
This is the perfect time to clean up the kitchen or kick back with a glass of wine. You know which one I’m rooting for.
Tip: Stock up on Muir Glen tomato products, because they consistently taste the best.
3) Transfer the soup to a blender, and add a few more essential ingredients.
I always recommend using your stand blender for soups (vs. an immersion blender), because stand blenders produce much creamier soups.
Now, we’re going to add a few key ingredients: Great Northern beans (for creamy texture), butter (for amazing rich flavor), a little sugar (it balances the acidity of the tomatoes), salt and pepper. I don’t add sugar to savory dishes often, but just 1 teaspoon makes a big difference.
Tip: This recipe won’t use up a whole can of beans. You can freeze the leftover rinsed and drained beans in a resealable bag (silicone or Ziploc) for future batches of soup.
4) Blend until completely smooth, and serve.
There’s nothing better than tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. You could also enjoy this soup with a big green salad. I actually think it would go great with this lentil and carrot green salad.
Watch How to Make Tomato Soup
Tomato Basil Soup Variation
This is so easy and delicious. Once you have blended your soup, simply add a handful of fresh basil leaves and blend until they’re broken into tiny bits.
If you’ve ever had Nordstrom’s tomato basil soup—this option tastes like a more fresh version of it. Yum.
Please let me know how your soup turns out in the comments! I love hearing from you.
Looking for more creamy, lightened-up soups? Here are a few more favorites to bookmark:
- Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
- Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup
- Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup
- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Classic Tomato Soup
- Author: Cookie and Kate
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 bowls 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
You’re going to love this classic tomato soup recipe! It’s super creamy, yet light and magically cream-less. Make this easy recipe tonight! Recipe yields 4 modest bowls; if you are serving a crowd or want leftovers, simply double the recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 large can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, with their liquid
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup cooked Great Northern beans or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into a few pieces
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or brown sugar, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- For the tomato-basil variation (optional): 10 to 15 fresh basil leaves, to taste
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or soup pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and turning translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes and vegetable broth and stir to combine. Increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, reducing the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, and stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender, being sure not to fill past the maximum fill line (blend in batches if necessary). Add the beans, butter, sugar, and several twists of black pepper. Securely fasten the lid and blend the soup until smooth, being careful to avoid hot steam escaping from the lid.
- Since canned tomatoes vary in flavor, I always end up tinkering with this soup a bit at the end. Taste and, if necessary, add a little more sugar (to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes), pepper, and salt (I usually add another ¼ to ½ teaspoon).
- If you’re adding basil, add it now. Briefly blend again, and serve hot. This soup keeps well for up to four days or so. You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Notes
This recipe comes from my cookbook, Love Real Food.
My favorite canned tomatoes: I always recommend Muir Glen tomatoes for their superior flavor. Plus, they’re organic.
Make it dairy free/vegan: Replace the butter with 1 tablespoon additional extra-virgin olive oil.
Mona Rafat
I wanna try this, if um gonna use fresh tomatoes, what extra steps should i do first?
Kate
Hi! I find it works best with canned as they seem to have more flavor. Make sure you use the same quantity in ounces.
Morgan
Very delicious soup! I was a little skeptical before making it since it doesn’t have the classic cream but I did it and it tasted really good! I just skipped adding the sugar but still taste great. Thanks for sharing
Kate
You’re welcome, Morgan! I appreciate your review.
Susie
I have done both – canned, and fresh from the garden, and each batch has been amazing. I don’t even like tomatoes, but I LOVE this soup. This morning I picked a bowl full of tomatoes, blitzed them through my Vitamix, and soup was done shortly thereafter (the Vitamix can actually make hot soup in six minutes from cold, but I simmered the tomatoes first. SO good!
Kate
I love that, Susie! Thank you for your review.
Kathleen Fletcher
This soup is amazingly good. I have made it a bunch of times and will continue to do so.
Kate
Thank you, Kathleen!
Tania Guile
I went to a wedding over the weekend and had tomato soup, it was so delicious I needed to try and make it myself. This recipe was spot on. Do not forget the butter it takes the recipe to a other level. At the wedding that I went to they also drizzled chilli oil over the top. YUM
Maija
Will give this a try just asking do I drain the tomatoes and the beans first or add juice?
Kelli
Wow, we loved this recipe! Definitely going to be a staple! Thanks Kate!
Tremough and Wally
This is the BEST tomato soup ever. Period. I have always loved canned tomato soup, but can no longer eat it because it is not gluten free. Or maybe it is gluten free but LOADED with salt:-( This soup is delicious, not too salty, and with just a hint of sweetness to heighten the tomato-ness. I followed the recipe exactly, doubling to have some to freeze (in glass jars) and it is not only super easy, but fun to make. It will be a staple in my freezer. Grilled cheese and tomato soup for supper tonight. Yaay!! Thanks Cookie and Kate
Kate
I’m glad you loved it! This soup does freeze well. I appreciate your review.
Karla Plantan
I tried the Tomato Basil version on a whim tonight because I had some basil in the fridge & doubled it because I’ve been so impressed by the soups I’ve tried from Cookie & Kate — MMMMM!! I loved it! I used Miyoko’s Creamery vegan butter for the butter, and Garbanzo beans because I didn’t have any Great Northern Beans (a quick google search told me it was okay to sub these for each other in soups! and I was hoping I wouldn’t ruin it). FABULOUS! I had two bowls!! Froze some, refrigerated some and cannot wait to eat more!
This will be one of my go-to soups to always have on hand in the freezer! Excellent!
Lindsay
Easy and yummy. I doubled the recipe and used a whole can of white beans. We did the version with added basil (light dried).
Dave
WOW! BOOM! Best tomato soup I have ever had. Definitely add fresh basil per the recipe if you can…adds so much flavor and punch!
I added a teeny bit more broth to make it less thick. I am serving it with Kate’s dijon/green onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich tonight….SUPER excited!
Thanks so much Kate!
Kate
Hooray! Thank you, Dave.
Sabah
Kate, can you add a whole tin instead of half. I never know what to do with the leftover beans!
Sheelagh
Hi Sabah, you can freeze left over beans to save for the next batch!
Anne
Love the recipe! Tasted just like Nordstrom’s tomato Basil – my favorite! And less calories. Really enjoyed it.
Marlis
I love this recipe. I’ve tried many different ones and none were repeated. This is a keeper. Thank-you so much.
Dk
Perfect, Easy & Delicious! Just made today added dried basil and a little garlic salt/powder
Kate
hank you!
Zoë
BEST tomato soup recipe! I have been looking for a recipe like this for months, something with texture and flavour with no dairy. I can’t thank you enough for sharing this! (I used Miyoko’s vegan cultured butter in place of dairy butter.)
Heidi
This soup is delicious! Super smooth and creamy and the flavor was perfect! I didn’t have any northern beans so I used a cup of soaked cashews and it turned out great! Thanks for sharing!
Kate
You’re welcome, Heidi! Thank you for your review.
Suze
This was a dish of delish as is but I like a little back heat so I added a pinch of smoked hot paprika. Thanks for the recipe!!
DEBORAH MAZZANTI
I want to make the classic tomato soup. But you don’t have the nutritional value. I need to know that, very important! But the recipe sounds delicious, if only you could add that.
Kate
Hi, The nutritional information is below the notes section. You just need to click to expand.
Cindy
Can you recommend a substitute for the white beans? Our kids have an allergy to all but black beans!
Kate
Hi! I’m sorry to hear that cindy. You could try adding a little bit of cream instead since white beans are what help with the overall creaminess.
Pengs
Hi,
My partner and I just tried this recipe and it was so good that we made it twice! The tomato soup is so rich and creamy without even having to use any cream. Thanks so much Kate (and Cookie) for this delicious recipe. We’ve tried a bunch of other recipes from you and they’ve all turned out amazing
Kate
You’re welcome, Pengs! I appreciate your review.
Natasha MacDonald-Dupuis
Only thing missing is garlic! I chopped up two cloves and threw em in with the onions. Delicious!
mary
So easy, so good!! I added some hot chili sauce for extra kick and omitted the butter to save some calories. YUMMM. Highly Recommend.
Tk
The most amazing tomato soup I ever had. I used kidney beans… the red color added character.
Emma
Delicious. I left out the beans as I didn’t have any, but otherwise made it as stated including the basil. Perfect consistency (I think it’d have been too thick with the beans) and great flavour. Will be my “go to” tomato soup recipe from now on.
Kate
Wonderful, Emma! Thank you for your review.
Lisa
This is one of my favourite soup recipes! I find that homemade tomato soup often ends up tasting like tomato sauce. It’s not the case here! It has a rich and creamy taste, and I now make it regularly.
Kate
That’s great! Thank you for sharing, Lisa.
Anna
Loved this soup! It seemed so simple and only a few ingredients so I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was sooo good. Definitely recommend adding the fresh basil. Yum!
SeaGal
How much fresh basil and is it chopped or minced?
Miriam
Love this soup! It’s our absolute favourite. We add a bit of soya milk/cream to make it even more creamy.
YoungHee Park
Can I use chickpeas instead ?
Kate
I don’t think you will accomplish the same creamy consistency.
Susanne Footitt
Could you use garbanzo beans?
Kate
Hi Susanne, I don’t think they will give you the same level of creaminess. Sorry! If you try it, I would be interested if you do try it.
Naomi
This recipe is super tasty! Thank you for sharing.
Silvia Zorrilla
Hi – how well does this freeze to be consumed at a later time?
Kate
This soup freezes great!
Nettaya Warncke
I tried it last week with no height hope as ingredients are few but WHOA!!!! the result is amazing. The entire family loved it. They requested ENCORE. Am making it again today
Kate
Hooray! I love that. Thank you for sharing, Nettaya.
Cris Morgan
The description is right. This soup is nice and thick and has a great colour. It is also a really easy recipe to follow. However I, personally, didn’t like the flavour that the cannellini beans and the generous amount of butter, gave the soup. Added lots more salt, pepper and good shakes of cayenne and paprika to combat that ‘there’s something missing’ when we tasted it at the end. Glad I made this but will not be making it again.
Kate
I’m sorry you didn’t like the bean addition. I appreciate your feedback, Cris.
Vanessa
Where has this been all my life? Followed all instructions and it’s perfect. I’ll add this to my list of regulars. Obviously, it’s easy to modify if you like some other flavors, like garlic or something spicy, but I loved it as is! Thank you!
Kate
That’s great! I’m glad you found this recipe and now it will be on your favorite list, Vanessa. Thanks for your review!
Ishh
I found your recipe and tried it out although I must admit I combined it with another tomato soup recipe I found. I left out the butter and added celery and carrot and some spices and it was great! Loved using the beans in this!
Kay
Was craving a tomato soup and found this recipe. It was delicious!!! Exactly what I was craving and so easy to make. Honestly shouldn’t be surprised given all your recipes have been so good!
Kate
Wonderful, Kay! Thank you for your review.
Danielle Reyes
I just made this with the grilled cheese and both recipes were amazing. I did a half batch of the soup and added fresh basil, it was seriously so so so good. And I went dijon heavy on the grilled cheese which was an amazing combo. I added kale to use it up and I think the dijon just got stuck in the leaves. Ugh, thank you! Such a perfect meal. YUM
Kate
The best combination! Thank you for sharing, Danielle.
Mia Turner (Australia)
Didn’t have stock on hand so used Vogel’s vegetable salt instead and maple syrup for a dash of sweetness. I blended only the half the mixture so I still had some chunky bits in the soup. Served with crusty toasted rye bread – yum!
Bails
This is the most delicious tomato soup. Thanks for a great recipe.
Kate
I’m happy you loved it, Bails!
malik quyyaum
This soup is spicy and amazing as I have tried it many time at home when i come to home every weekend. I love this recipe and this is my favorite. thank you Kate for it.
geri
Simply terrific full of flavour.
Kate
I’m happy you think so, Geri! Thank you for your review.
Lisa
I have several cups of leftover tomato juice & pulp from making salsa. Can I use this for the soup? Sub out the vegetable broth maybe?
Just trying to find a way to use the leftovers.
Kate
Hi Lisa, I would suggest recipes as follows, otherwise it would be a different recipe needed adjustments to flavor.
Carol Thompson
Loved this soup and wanted to add to my collection but where is the print feature?
Kate
Hi Carol, It wasn’t working, but it’s back up now.
Carol Thompson
I just figured out. With the redesign of your website you have eliminated the print feature. I am sure you have a good reason for doing this. This is a total disappointment. I don’t like doing recipes from a computer. I just print off the recipe and add it to my cookbook collection for easy reference.
I am now going to have to write out the whole recipe. I really wish you would reconsider this. Thank you for listening. Love so many of your recipes.
Kate
Hi Carol, I have not redesigned the blog. I am in the process, but it hasn’t been up dated yet. The print function wasn’t working and took some time to fix. But, it is back now. I do apologize for the frustration, but it’s fixed.
carol
So happy!
Callum Wilkins
Delicious
Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Callum!
Callum Wilkins
Super Delicious
Julia
My husband, brother-in-law, and parents-in-law all loved this recipe. I decided to sautee the onions instead of putting them with the tomatoes and bell pepper in the oven, and I added garlic as well. It was very simple to make, and delicious.
Kate
That’s great to hear, Julia! Thank you for your review.
Amanda
Could you use some fresh oregano if you have it instead of basil? Can’t wait to make this, thanks!
Kate
Hi Amanda, you could omit instead if you don’t have basil. It’s still delicious without it.
Kiki
This is my go-to for Tomato Soup! I added some fried onions on the top with a side of grilled cheese. *chef’s kiss*
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Kiki!
Natalie
Great recipe! So simple to make and easily adaptable to any taste. I used garbanzo beans, a pinch of sugar and chicken broth and it was so tasty!! Adding this recipe to my quick meal list.
Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Natalie! Thank you for your review.
Lynne
Wow- this soup is such a winner! Everyone who has ever tried this soup has loved it including my toddler son. My 3 year old eagerly picks up his spoon when he sees this at the table and even proclaimed “I love soup!” while enjoying it. Thank you for this amazing recipe (and book!).
Kate
Thank you, Lynne! I’m glad you loved it.
Lynne
Wow- this soup is such a winner! Everyone who has ever tried this soup has loved it including my toddler son. My 3 year old eagerly picks up his spoon when he sees this at the table and even proclaimed “I love soup!” while enjoying it. Thank you for this amazing recipe (and book!). (I do the tomato-basil variation- yum!!!)
Lili Arnold
The soup was really good and I would make it again but I did add a couple of ingredients just to enhance the flavour………some fresh basil and fresh oregano from our garden plus a lot of pepper. Definitely a keeper recipe, thanks!
Kate
You’re welcome, Lili!
Sarah
This is INCREDIBLE!! I only had chicken broth on hand so mine wasn’t vegetarian, and used canned diced tomatoes (I was just using stuff in my pantry ) but we LOVED every bite of it! So good with some grilled cheese
Kate
I’m glad you hear it!
Addys Bode
I made this soup for dinner and we loved it! Thank you
Kate
You’re welcome!
Carolyn
As always, a great recipe!
Try cutting your grilled cheese sandwich into “croutons” ( about 3/4 – 1 inch squares. OMG!
Jan
Hi Kate. Is there anything I can use to replace the butter or could I just Lea it out. Catering for people with gallstones so can’t add any fat. It looks delicious
Kate
Hi Jan, see the notes for making it vegan.
Brianna
Needed something relatively easy and delicious to start teaching my nieces (7 and 9) how to cook after school.
We used a vegan margarine, and it tasted delicious.
One niece paired hers with some cooked rice, and the other with a cheese and vegetable quesadilla.
They both asked to bring some home.
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Brianna!
Bev
I have made this soup a few times, this last time I tripled the recipe to freeze some. I added the beans, butter and sugar to the soup before I blended. Came out a bit less creamy, but still delicious. I like that the beans gives it some protein. Thanks for the recipe!
Kate
You’re welcome, Bev!
Angela Wood
Just made this delicious tomato soup this morning, absolutely the best tomato soup I’ve made. Simple and straight forward recipe, added a few ripe tomatoes as well as the tins and a handful of basil leaves. Will defo be making this again soon thanks for sharing
Kate
I love to hear that! Thank you for your review, Angela.
Lu
I LOVE this recipe! It’s definitely a fall and winter favorite–I make it about once a week! I’ve started adding frozen spinach for some added veggies. Thanks for the yummy recipe, Kate!
Kate
You’re welcome, Lu! Thank you for your review.
Pat Davies
Made this soup today followed the recipe , and it is absolutely fabulous will be making this on a regular basis. Hubby Absolutely loved it. Thank u so much Kate. Teresa few of ur recipe ad love them.
Pat Davies
Made this soup today followed the recipe , and it is absolutely fabulous will be making this on a regular basis. Hubby Absolutely loved it. Thank u so much Kate. Tired few of ur recipe ad love them.
Stephanie
I’m planning on making this tomorrow, could only find fire roasted Muir Glen tomatoes… would it be better to use regular tomatoes or will the fire roasted be a good idea??? Thanks in advance!
Kate
Hi Stephanie, sorry for my delay! If you can’t find that brand, just find a brand you trust for canned. I hope you try it and love it!
Christine Billinghurst
Thanks! I was craving homemade soup yesterday and didn’t have much in the way of fresh veg. I found this recipe and had all the ingredients. I added garlic with the onions, some fresh vine ripe cherry tomatoes as well as the canned ones. I also swapped the beans and butter for double cream as I had some leftover in the fridge. When I served it I put a blob of Saint agur cream (blue cheese cream it’s amazing stuff) and swirled it around on the top. Hands down the best tomato soup I’ve ever had! Had enough for today and still some for tomorrow too. Making again to take to work next week! Thank you so much!!
Tara
This is hands-down the best soup! Quick, nutritious and simple and best of all the children love it! Excellent with a grilled cheese or garlic bread for dipping.
Kate
Thank you, Tara! I’m glad you loved it.
Lexy
This soup is amazing!! In the cooler months I tend to crave soup more often but I find that many recipes are just too decadent to enjoy frequently. This tomato soup is the perfect option for when you want something hearty and creamy but don’t want to indulge in a heavy meal. We always make some grilled cheese on the side of course.
Kate
I’m glad you loved it, Lexy! Yes, grilled cheese is a must with tomato soup.
Karen
Amazing. This is an incredible tomato soup! It’s simple and quick to make, and it satisfied my craving for fresh tomato soup long after tomato season is over. I will never buy Campbells again…
Diane
Another great recipe, Kate.
I love the idea of incorporating the beans!
It was delicious!
Thank you!
Julie
This is the bomb! Smooth, creamy, with a fresh tomato flavor. It came together quickly and easily, and I am delighted with this recipe’s taste. It’s so nice to have the option of putting tomato soup together at will.
Skye
I made this for Thanksgiving 2021. Doubled the recipe for 7 people. I used fresh tomatoes as per my parents’ requests— it turned out less creamy than I expected, but overall it’s a good soup and it still was delicious with garlic bread.
Natalie
I would love to make this for a friend who cannot eat onion and garlic. Could I substitute fennel for the onion? Or a bit of roasted red pepper? Or just omit it all together?
Kate
Hi Natalie, you could try it. Let me know what you think! I haven’t made it that way so can’t say how it would turn out.
Donald P. Jones
I’m one person that really hates onions. if I taste them in a food I quickly lose my appetite. Sorry thats just the way I am, thats goes also for green peppers and pineapple.
Joan
So easy and so delicious. I never liked tomato soup until I tried this recipe. I heat it up in a coffee mug and drink it with lunch every day.
Deb
I love, love this recipe. However, I have a question. Is the soup simmering covered, or not covered. The recipe doesn’t specify. I am using your cook book and recommend it! Thanks. Deb
Caitie
I love this tomato soup. It is so easy and quick to come together. The basil version is delicious, and I also like adding red pepper flakes for a little kick!
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Caitie! I’m glad you enjoy it.
Paulette
I’d love to try this recipe but I don’t have a blender or an electric whisk. Could it use a Cusinart instead? Or even an a electric beater on low?
Kate
Hi! You could try your food processor. I hope you love it!
Michael
My 12 year old son had 4 teeth removed this morning and can’t eat solids for a while (poor little guy). He requested tomato soup for lunch and a quick search brought me to this simple but profoundly delicious recipe. I didn’t have any white beans but added a quarter cup of tinned chickpeas during the cooking phase, substituted chicken stock for the vegetable broth and added basil at the end. My goodness it tastes amazing and the texture is so creamy with the chickpeas. An absolute revelation!
Thanks so much!
Kate
Oh poor guy! I’m glad he loved this soup was just what he needed. Thank you for sharing, Michael!
Anne
I’m a long time fan and love your recipes. I just saw your note about the vitamix being better than an immersion blender for soup. How would that work when doubling recipes?
Kate
Hi! I would just be sure you have a large enough bowl to transfer the blended soup to.
Kelsey
This recipe is great! Highly recommend. I doubled the recipe and added fresh garlic, ground mustard, cumin, and paprika.
We made grilled cheese sandwiches with this yummy tomato soup on a snowy winter day.
Kate
Great to hear, Kelsey! I appreciate your review.
Vincci
love love this recipe! its simple and delicious. that creaminess oh my its PERFECT and the best part is picky eaters can’t taste the beans!
Kate
That’s great to hear, Vincci!
Jaquella
Do you think it would be ok if I put a whole can of beans in there?
Kate
Hi Jaquella, it will change the taste and texture. I recommend this recipe as written.
Suzanne Kathleen Purvey
Thank you for your toasted garlic bread .It was exactly what I wanted and was a wonderful recipe. Many thanks.
kind regards in Christ,
Mrs Suzanne Purvey Tasmania Australia
Kim C
Great recipe! I did tweak the sugar, salt and pepper and use no sodium broth. The butter is a must! I also just added in the whole can of white kidney beans and used my immersion blender to mush up the whole thing. I also added in some high fibre macaroni the 2nd time I made it. Very very tasty!
Amy
This soup is the best of the best! So easy & delicious! Whenever I make this someone they rave about it & when I give them the recipe they cannot believe it was so simple. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing ❤️
Kate
You’re welcome, Amy! I’m glad you loved it.
David
Has to be the best tomato soup I’ve made, was very sceptical about added beans but that really gives that creamy texture without the cream, amazing.
Kate
I’m glad you loved it, David! Thank you for your review.
Olivia
This is suchhhh a good recipe. So simple! And I love the idea of the beans for added protein and fibre (and texture)!
Vika T
This is, by far, my family’s most favorite soup recipe!!! I’ve been searching for a good one since a fateful trip to Turkey over a decade ago. Even my 5-year old daughter likes it (minus basil). We’ll keep working on her. Would give 6/5 stars, we love it that much.
Kate
I love it! Thank you for commenting, Vika. This is a great favorite to have.
Sara
Awesome recipe! Simple, healthy, delicious & inexpensive. I added a few sundried tomatoes to the onions and tomato paste to amp up the tomato flavour, otherwise followed to the letter. Yum!
Kate
I’m happy you enjoyed it, Sara! I appreciate your review.
Anna B McNeese
Thanks so much for this silky dairy free family fave, Kate!
Kate
You’re welcome, Anna! Thank you for your review.
Krysta
I only have crushed tomatoes on hand so I hope it works! I love your recipes!
Kate
Thank you, Krysta!
Jan
Just made this soup this morning. I followed the recipe exactly, with one exception, left out the beans. I was sceptical at first as there are so few ingredients, however this soup is delicious! I’ve made many a tomato soup recipe in my time, some being good, others not so much. This to me tastes like tomato soup should. Next time I will add the beans in. I did buy the best quality tomatoes I could find as I’ve learned my lesson not to scrimp on the tomatoes. After all the tomatoes are 98% of this recipe, wouldn’t make sense to use the cheaper brands.
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Jan! I’m happy you enjoyed it.
Mancane
Iam actually making it , I love it
Vel Helton
Love, love, love this tomato soup. Flavors delicious. The beans give some protein, the texture just right. Easy to make.
Kate
That’s great to hear, Vel!
MKJ
I am going to be making this this week, it sounds amazing! Was wondering if you have ever tried canning the soup?
Kate
This recipe isn’t designed for canning, sorry! I do know it freezes well. I hope you try it.
Carla
This is an easy and tasty recipe, will definitely make again
Jill
I made this soup on Saturday afternoon for dinner. I used all the ingredients listed on your recipe, made it in a cast iron pot but just altered the method slightly by adding the cannellini beans along with the tinned tomatoes and vegetable stock to bring to a simmering boil. Once cooked using a stick mixer I added the butter, brown sugar and seasoned with black pepper, returned to the heat then added the basil coarsely chopped.
I enjoyed this soup with some Cheese Bread that I had also made (following another recipe). I definitely will be making this again.
Thank you from Australia
Kate
You’re welcome, Jill! Thank you for taking the time to review.
Faye
I usually roast tomatoes for my soup. I happened to have a large can of tomatoes so I came upon this recipe. It’s so good! Economical and fuss free!
I did begin by frying some diced bacon and threw in some dried basil. What a lovely soup to warm the stomach and soul!
Kate
Great to hear, Faye! Thank you for your review.
Valerie
What an absolutely delicious soup! I was looking for a hearty tomato soup without cream but creamy in taste. I had everything I needed in my pantry. The portions are very generous. We’d half that and eat it as a starter here in Europe. Top notch recipe! Thank you for sharing. The fresh basil took it to another level….oh my!
Kate
You’re welcome, Valerie! I’m glad you had everything on hand. I appreciate your comment.
Yusra Chua
I was lazy to cook my dried white beans and had some white bean hummus hanging out in my fridge so I substituted for that instead. Turned out delicious, thanks for the recipe (satisfied my random tomato soup craving pretty quickly)!
Jennifer
I’ve made this soup maybe 4 times now and I love it. I even tried making tomato soup using another recipe and roasting the tomatoes and its not as good, crazy right?! The only tiny change is I add a little garlic powder to the blender as well but I just like the taste. I have tried add creme fraiche before instead of the beans as well and that was awesome but I don’t always have it on hand. Oh and I like to take one or two tomatoes out, blend everything and then chop them up and add them back in. I like the texture of a few pieces of tomato. This recipe is a staple in my house.
Kate
I’m delighted you have made it so many times already. Thank you for sharing, Jennifer!
Malka D.
Hi!
I’ve made the Seriously Good Vegetable soup.
Over, and over again. I sell it. I’m telling you, it’s really good. Seriously.
Thank You.
A fan.
Rebecca
Delicious! I didn’t have cannellini beans on hand so I used garbanzo beans. I added them with the tomatoes so they could cook some since they are not as creamy. I also added a tsp of honey with the coconut sugar. Simple recipe, goes together quickly and tastes super!
Sharon
Oh my!!! This is the best tomato soup I have ever tasted!
janelle
This is a good base, but it fell a little flat for me. I ended up using the whole can of beans and about 4-5 tablespoons of butter. I also added some dashes of Worcestershire sauce, paprika, dash of cayenne, and 5-6 cloves of minces garlic.
toni
I’m making your tomato soup tomorrow. Simple healthy ingredients should be wonderful. tu