Best 11 Cream Of Tomato Soup Recipes

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Cream of tomato soup is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a creamy, flavorful soup that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. There are many different recipes for cream of tomato soup, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some recipes call for fresh tomatoes, while others use canned tomatoes. You can also add other ingredients to the soup, such as onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. No matter how you make it, cream of tomato soup is a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP



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This is one of the best recipes I have because it can be put together in no time. When tomato season is here, you'll find me making this pretty and pleasing soup often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, basil, thyme and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine flour and 3/4 cup broth; form a smooth paste; gradually stir into tomato mixture with remaining broth. , Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in cream; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAM OF FRESH TOMATO SOUP



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Much better than brand name soups, if you like homemade. Creamy and flavorful.

Provided by Karen Gibson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large tomatoes, chopped
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon white sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Simmer tomatoes, onions, sugar, and salt and pepper. Once onions are soft, strain. Set liquid aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter or margarine. Stir in the flour. Whisk in the milk, and cook until thickened. Slowly add the reserved tomato liquid, and gently heat. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 235 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

CREAMY TOMATO SOUP



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This creamy tomato soup recipe is adapted from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School." It's simply delicious and full of flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 to 2 cloves garlic (optional)
2 (14-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups Basic Chicken Stock, or water
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic (if using), stirring constantly, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, their juices, and stock. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Working in batches, transfer tomato mixture to a blender, food processor, or food mill. Puree tomato mixture (if using a blender, cover the lid with a kitchen towel while machine is running).
  • Return soup to a clean pot and set over low heat. Whisk in cream, if desired; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or transfer soup to a bowl set over an ice-water bath to cool completely. Transfer cooled soup to an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat over medium heat until heated through.

CREAM OF FRESH TOMATO SOUP



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Savor Ina Garten's pureed Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network using fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, rich cream and fresh basil.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (2 onions)
2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped (5 large)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves, plus julienned basil leaves, for garnish
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
Croutons, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute for about 10 minutes, until very tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, basil, chicken stock, salt, and pepper and stir well. Bring the soup to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are very tender.
  • Add the cream to the soup and process it through a food mill into a bowl, discarding only the dry pulp that's left. Reheat the soup over low heat just until hot and serve with julienned basil leaves and/or croutons.

QUICK CREAMY TOMATO SOUP



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When time is of the essence, make Rachael Ray's Quick Creamy Tomato Soup recipe from 30 Minutes Meals on Food Network.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Two 15-ounce containers, chicken or vegetable stock/broth (preferred brand: Kitchen Basics)
One 28-ounce can concentrated crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
Coarse salt and black pepper
20 leaves fresh basil, cut into chiffonade, for garnish
Soup Toppers, for garnish, recipe follows
4 slices crusty bread, 4 inches across, 1/4-inch thick-slice artisan breads at counter in market
2 cloves cracked fresh garlic, optional
Extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound shredded cheese to compliment your soup: provolone, Asiago, Cheddar, Gruyere, Swiss, etc.

Steps:

  • Combine broth and tomatoes in a medium saucepan over moderate heat. When soup bubbles, stir in heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Season with a little salt and pepper and simmer gently 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. With an immersion blender, puree soup. Serve bowls of soup with basil chiffonade and floating Soup Toppers.
  • Toast bread slices in your toaster until golden. Rub the toasted bread rounds with crushed garlic, if using. Arrange bread on cookie or baking sheet. Drizzle each slice with extra-virgin oil and top with a grind of black pepper and a layer of shredded cheese. Place under hot broiler to melt cheese until toppers are golden brown in color.

CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP



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Old fashioned easy to make creamy tomato soup that will warm your heart.

Provided by Julie Parton

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart tomato juice
salt to taste
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onions in butter until translucent. Remove from the heat. Stir in the flour so that no lumps remain, then slowly whisk in the tomato juice. Return to the heat and add salt to taste. Cook until just boiling but turn off the heat before it boils. Let cool 10 minutes then slowly stir in milk. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 494.4 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

OLD-FASHIONED CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP



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The tomato soup is an original recipe of my father's that's been a favorite on our menu since the early days. We're always flattered when we receive requests for our tomato soup recipe, and we're proud to share it with others.-Susan Henderson, Missoula, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. , In the top of a double boiler or metal bowl, heat cream over simmering water; add to tomato mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HOMEMADE CREAMY TOMATO SOUP



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This smooth, creamy soup is easy to sip out of your favorite mug and is a satisfying accompaniment to homey grilled-cheese sandwiches.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 26 1/2-ounce boxes vacuum-packed crushed tomatoes, or 10 cups canned crushed tomatoes
5 1/4 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
3 sprigs fresh oregano, plus more for garnish
1/2 cups half-and-half
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, stock, and oregano, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer gently until thickened, about 45 minutes. Remove oregano sprigs.
  • Slowly add half-and-half, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with oregano, if desired. Serve hot.

4B'S OLD FASHIONED CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP



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This is an original recipe from the kitchen of 4B's restaurant. My whole family craves 4B's soup often and would head over to get it "to go". Now that I don't live in Montana, I got the recipe from them to make whenever I wish here in Iowa.

Provided by Krsi Sue

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 1/2 gallon, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

32 ounces tomatoes, canned and diced
9 ounces chicken broth
1 ounce butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1 pinch baking soda
2 cups cream

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, chicken broth, butter, sugar, onions and soda.
  • Simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
  • Heat cream in a double boiler.
  • Add cream to hot tomato mixture and serve.

ULTIMATE CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP



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Hard to believe this delicious soup is made with canned tomatoes! Besure to use whole tomatoes packed in juice, not puree; you'll need some of the juice for the soup. DO NOT SKIP the roasting of the tomatoes; a little more effort, but worth it! Recipe comes from Cook's Illustrated with a slight modification.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Low Protein

Time 55m

Yield 6 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained, reserve 3 cups juice (not packed in puree)
1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large shallots, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 pinch ground allspice
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups chicken stock or 1 3/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
table salt
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees; adjusting oven rack to upper-middle position.
  • Line cookie sheet with foil.
  • Spread tomatoes in single layer on foil, and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar.
  • Bake until all liquid has evaporated and tomatoes begin to color, about 30 minutes.
  • Let tomatoes cool slightly, then peel them off foil; transfer to small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat butter over medium heat in medium nonreactive saucepan until foaming; add shallots, tomato paste, and allspice.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are softened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds.
  • Whisking constantly, gradually adding chicken stock; stir in reserved tomato juice and roasted tomatoes.
  • Cover, increase heat to medium, and bring to boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and using an immersible blender puree the tomatoes.
  • (If using a blender, strain mixture into medium bowl.Transfer tomatoes and solids in strainer to blender; add 1 cup strained liquid and puree until smooth. Return to pan and add remaining reserved liquid.).
  • Add cream, and heat over low heat until hot, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in brandy or sherry; season to taste with salt and cayenne, and serve immediately.
  • To Make Ahead.
  • This soup can be prepared through step 11 cooled, covered, and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat over low heat before proceeding with step 12.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 49.6, Sodium 147.1, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 12.3, Protein 5.4

PURE CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP



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Cream of tomato soup should be gentle and soothing. This is a perfect tomato soup recipe. Adding baking soda to the tomatoes keeps the milk from curdling.

Provided by Marion Cunningham

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Onion     Tomato     Appetizer     Fall     Simmer     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons flour
4 cups milk
1/2 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups tomatoes, chopped (fresh or canned)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a soup pot. Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the onion is softened but not browned. Sprinkle the flour over the butter mixture and continue to stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk, bay leaf, sugar, and salt and continue to cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir the baking soda into the tomatoes. Add the tomatoes to the milk, and bring just to a simmer. Remove from the heat and put through a strainer. Taste and correct seasonings. Reheat before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your soup. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
  • Roast your tomatoes: Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and sweetness. You can roast them in the oven or on a grill.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices to create a soup that is uniquely yours. Some popular additions include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and onion.
  • Add a touch of cream or milk: Cream or milk can help to make your soup richer and creamier. However, you can also omit these ingredients if you prefer a vegan or dairy-free soup.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Cream of tomato soup is delicious on its own, but it can also be served with a variety of toppings to add extra flavor and texture. Some popular toppings include croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

Cream of tomato soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its rich, creamy texture and tangy tomato flavor, it's the perfect soup to warm you up on a cold day. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these cream of tomato soup recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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