Best 12 Hearty Tomato Soup Recipes

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Hearty tomato soup is a classic dish that can warm you up on a cold day or be a light and healthy lunch. Its versatility and flavor make it a popular choice for home cooks of all skill levels. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something with a modern twist, there’s a hearty tomato soup recipe out there to suit your taste. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best hearty tomato soup recipes, providing you with all the information you need to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SOUR CREAM HEARTY TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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Creamy with thick and rich flavors of tomatoes, onions and fresh basil. Make in a crock pot or a pot.

Provided by Italian Stallions K

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h10m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

24 -32 ounces of diced peeled tomatoes (3-4 cans)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1/2-1 medium onion
2 cups water
1 large beef bouillon cube (makes 2 cups)
4 -5 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 -1 1/2 cup sour cream
1 bay leaf
pepper
shredded parmesan cheese
garlic toast

Steps:

  • In a crock pot or large pot, mix water, bay leaf and bouillon until cube disolves.
  • add tomatos and tomato paste.
  • Mix with a wooden spoon until blended.
  • Add garlic and onions.
  • Add italian seasoning and pepper to taste.
  • Add sour cream (1 to 1 1/2 cups depending on your taste).
  • Keep on low for 3-4 hours in a crock pot or pot to get the best taste, or heat on medium until hot.
  • Serve in bowls sprinkle with parmesan and add garlic toast if desired.

HEARTY TOMATO SOUP WITH LEMON AND ROSEMARY



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white) beans, drained and rinsed
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig of fresh rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup creme fraiche
Zest of one lemon

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, covered.
  • Puree the soup in a blender in batches, being careful to remove and discard the bay leaf. Return the soup to a soup pot and keep warm over low heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl fold in the lemon zest and the remaining teaspoon of rosemary to 2/3 cup creme fraiche. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and dollop each bowl with the lemon rosemary creme fraiche. Serve immediately.

HEARTY HOT OR COLD ROASTED TOMATO SOUP



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A summer/fall specialty, blending the flavors of garden fresh basil and juicy tomatoes. Make this soup when you are feeling tomato rich.

Provided by Bob Cody

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds Roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1 quart chicken stock
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the tomato halves, cut side up, on a baking tray with the garlic cloves. Drizzle with the oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast at 375 degrees F (195 degrees C) for 1 hour.
  • Snip the ends off the garlic cloves, and squeeze the insides into the bowl of a food processor along with the entire contents of the baking tray. Add stock, basil, and vinegar; blend until smooth. Season to taste. Serve either hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 972.6 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

HEARTY TOMATO RICE SOUP



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This is an excellent, hearty soup to go with a casserole or pot pie. Simple ingredients so picky eaters like it, and complex flavor for the more refined.

Provided by Sarah Gartland

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 quart water
⅓ cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 bay leaves
4 cubes beef bouillon
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a pot over medium heat, mix the beef broth, water, tomato paste, garlic, and bay leaves. Stir in the beef bouillon until dissolved. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil, and mix in the rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 25 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove bay leaves, and serve warm with a sprinkling of Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 891.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

HEARTY PASTA TOMATO SOUP



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"I adapted the original recipe for this flavorful soup so I could make it in the slow cooker," writes Lydia Kroese from Minnetonka, Minnesota. "It's ideal for staff luncheons at the school where I work, since we don't have easy access to a stove or oven."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h45m

Yield 14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
6 cups beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups sliced zucchini
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the next 13 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the vegetables are tender. , Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Stir into slow cooker; cover and cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 809mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

HEARTY TOMATO SOUP



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Learn how to prepare this hearty and easy Tomato soup. This traditional tomato soup is, by far, one of the easiest and most rewarding soup recipes out there. The Soup has a delicate consistency and it is a great addition to a healthy living Add parsley for an extraordinary flavor! Learn more about our recipes at onthecuttingfloor.com

Provided by Daniela G.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 medium size tomatoes
1 medium size red onion
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon flour
2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parsley
2 cloves or 2 garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut each tomato into four pieces.
  • Slice the onion thinly.
  • Add margarine to a medium size saucepan and let it melt at medium heat.
  • After that, add the onion and the tomatoes to the saucepan and cook for about 5 min.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
  • When the onions are cooked, add the 1 small teaspoon of flour and mix well, cook it for 2 more minutes.
  • Now, slowly add the vegetable broth to the mixture and whisk to avoid lumps on the soup.
  • Let it boiled and reduce the heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add half of the parsley leaves to the soup and pour it to your food processor, and liquefy it.
  • Pour the soup again to your sauce pan and add the cheese.
  • If you wish, place 3 to 4 parsley leaves to the top of the soup for decoration.

HEARTY CREAM OF TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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This is a recipe I found online, but altered slightly to my own taste. This is an awesome soup for a cold winter day. Fresh baked bread goes well with this soup and it's hearty enough to serve for dinner.

Provided by Lynette McDonough

Categories     Low Protein

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped finely. or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces cream cheese
21 1/2 ounces cream of tomato soup
1 1/4 cups milk
32 ounces stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook onion and garlic in butter until soft and translucent.
  • Add basil, paprika, and creme cheese.
  • Cook until creamy, stirring constantly so as not to burn the paprika.
  • Add remaining ingredients, stir vigorously with a whisk.
  • Heat to desired temperature and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.7, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 1990.1, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 11

HEARTY LENTIL AND TOMATO SOUP



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This recipe is a quick to make and substantial to eat. Just the job for Winter days. It is based on a recipe published long ago by the english Cranks restaurants. If you like a chunky soup then serve as cooked, but if you like your soups smoother then blitz it in a blender or food processor.

Provided by Whizz

Categories     Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small onion
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
2/3 cup red lentil
2 pints chicken stock
1 tablespoon tomato concentrate
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Chop the onion Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion until transparent.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • For a slightly smoother soup, allow it to cool slightly then blitz it in a blender or food processor, then reheat.
  • Serve the soup with chunky wholemeal bread if you want a meal in a dish!

HEARTY BEEF-TOMATO SOUP



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Tomato soup taken up a notch! Get great tomato soup taste made hearty with beef, peas and rice.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup
2 cups cut-up cooked beef (12 ounces)
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup uncooked instant rice
3/4 cup seasoned croutons

Steps:

  • Prepare soup with water as directed on can, using 3-quart saucepan. Stir in beef and frozen peas; heat to boiling. Stir in rice; remove from heat.
  • Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until rice is tender; stir. Sprinkle each serving with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg

HEARTY TOMATO SOUP WITH LEMON AND ROSEMARY



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I saw this prepared on Food Network today and thought I'd post it to try later. Looks yummy for a cold winter evening! (If you can't find creme fraiche locally, mix 1/3 cup of heavy cream with 1/3 cup of sour creme and allow it to come to room temperature) ***I froze the tomato soup, and when I pulled it out of the freezer, I didn't have have the ingredients to make the cream sauce. Instead I chopped some rosemary, zested some lemon, crumbled some bacon, and drizzled a few tablespoons of heavy cream into each bowl. Just as scrumptious!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2/3 cup creme fraiche
1 lemon, zest of

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the beans, tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, covered.
  • Puree the soup in a blender in batches, being careful to remove and discard the bay leaf.
  • Return the soup to a soup pot and keep warm over low heat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl fold in the lemon zest and the remaining teaspoon of rosemary to 2/3 cup creme fraiche.
  • To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and dollop each bowl with the lemon rosemary creme fraiche.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.6, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 1661, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 14.1

HEARTY PASTA TOMATO SOUP - SLOW COOKER



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Make and share this Hearty Pasta Tomato Soup - Slow Cooker recipe from Food.com.

Provided by couponmommy123

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 4h45m

Yield 14 1 cup, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
6 cups beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups sliced zucchini
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the next 13 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Stir into slow cooker; cover and cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

HEARTY GLUTEN-FREE VEGETABLE TOMATO SOUP



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Before this soup entered our lives my13 year old son never came within five feet of a vegetable. I can't tell you how shocked I was when he cleaned his entire bowl and asked for seconds! He was eating green beans, celery, peas, carrots, tomatoes, and potatoes...I thought his body would go into shock! To find more great kid friendly gluten-free recipes check out www.jensglutenfreeblog.com

Provided by jensglutenfree

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 pot, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 onions, browned in oil
3 diced potatoes
1 cup celery
1 cup carrot
1 (12 ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree
8 ounces tomato paste
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen green beans
8 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup millet
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Dice vegetables.
  • Place in a stock pot with water and season.
  • Bring to a boil for 1 and a half hours. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1146.4, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 13.9, Protein 6.9

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes that are full of flavor.
  • Roast your tomatoes: Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and sweetness. If you have the time, roast your tomatoes before adding them to the soup.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices to create a unique flavor profile for your soup. Some popular choices include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and onion.
  • Add a touch of acidity: A little bit of acidity can help to balance out the sweetness of the tomatoes. You can add acidity with lemon juice, white wine, or vinegar.
  • Puree the soup until smooth: For a smooth and creamy soup, puree it until smooth with an immersion blender or in a blender.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil: When serving, garnish your soup with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil for an extra touch of flavor.

Conclusion:

Hearty tomato soup is a delicious, comforting, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year round. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and flavorful tomato soup that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this hearty tomato soup a try.

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