Homemade Tomato Soup is a classic soup recipe made with fresh ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs blended with a hint of cream.
The tomatoes are roasted with a hint of garlic to bring out the natural flavor and then blended to a creamy finish. Velvety rich, jam-packed with flavor, and easy to make!!
Homemade is Best
The best tomato soup recipe is simple and made with fresh ingredients just like this recipe.
This easy soup can be prepared in under an hour making it the perfect weeknight meal!
TOMATOES FOR SOUP
Any kind of tomatoes will work but of course use the ripest, reddest ones you can find as they’ll have the best (and sweetest) flavor. In a pinch you can use canned tomatoes, they won’t have the same flavor as roasted tomatoes but are still great. Use a portion of canned fire-roasted tomatoes for extra flavor.
The tomatoes are roasted along with a bit of red bell pepper. The red pepper adds a bit of sweetness to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes. Cooked carrots will also work (I add shredded carrots to marinara for sweetness too).
How Many Tomatoes in a Pound
Of course, this varies based on the variety of tomato but to give you a general idea here are the approximates. This recipe is forgiving so it is ok if there’s a little bit more or less.
1 lb of tomatoes is approximately (remember you need 3lbs for this recipe):
- 2 large tomatoes
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- 2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 20 cherry tomatoes
How to Make Tomato Soup
- Place tomatoes and peppers on a pan with olive oil and seasonings. Roast until you see a bit of char.
- Bring broth to a boil and add roasted tomatoes.
- Blend using a hand blender until smooth & creamy.
Top with parmesan cheese or a drizzle of heavy cream if you prefer.
If Your Tomatoes Are Too Tart
This recipe calls for heavy cream which is optional. I don’t generally add the cream, however, sometimes tomatoes can be very tart (depending on the variety) so the addition of extra cream can help smooth out the flavor.
Other additions for a tart soup include a shredded carrot cooked with the mixture, pinch of sugar, a couple of pats of butter or some coconut milk (make sure it’s unsweetened).
We often eat tomato soup with a classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich for dipping or topped with croutons and parmesan cheese!
What to Eat with Tomato Soup:
A classic grilled cheese (or Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups) and tomato soup is definitely a favorite!
More Fresh Tomato Recipes
- Tomato Bisque
- Garden Fresh Bruschetta
- Fresh Tomato Salad
- Pico de Gallo
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Roasted Tomatoes
- Tomato Pie
Did you enjoy this Fresh Tomato Soup? Leave a rating and a comment below!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- ½ onion diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, oregano
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream optional
- thinly sliced fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Wash the tomatoes, or peel them if desired (see notes). Cut smaller apricot sized tomatoes in half and cut larger tomatoes into quarters or eighths.
- Place tomatoes, garlic, onion, bell pepper, olive oil, salt, pepper and dried herbs on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil 3-4 minutes or until some of the tomatoes get a little bit of char color on them.
- Bring chicken broth to a boil, add tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Using a blender or hand blender to blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream if using.
- Top with parmesan cheese, croutons or a drizzle of heavy cream.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Soup
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I plan to use this recipe today because of my home grown veg abundance and expect it’ll be a 5-star winner like so many other recipes of yours I make. Just a big THANK YOU for including a tomato conversion for 1 lb, your notes are so helpful!
I hope you enjoy it, Angel!
I’ve made this multiple times and I always add the cream and always a fair amount of basil. It’s absolutely delicious!
delicious and easy to make
Delicious! Thanks for the recipe. The only thing I changed was using my skinned tomatoes.❤️
Taste great but the skins were to much!
Thanks for trying our recipe, Glenda!
Absolutely wonderful! I grew my own tomatoes so I have an abundance of them! My family didn’t leave any soup behind! My question is, I’d like to make some ahead of time. Am I able to freeze this and save it?
This soup freezes well before adding cream but the tomatoes can also be frozen after broiling and the soup prepped when ready to enjoy!
Question.. do you remove the tomato skins and seeds before roasting?
We do not, but you can if you prefer it that way.
Hi, Re tomato soup can I add alit’l evaporated milk instead of cream?
Hello Mary. Yes you can use evaporated milk instead of cream. However, the soup will not be as rich, thick, or creamy. To thicken the soup you can add a flour or cornstarch slurry.
thank you for a lovely seasonal recipe. Do you have a metric conversion button or am I just missing it? I am thinking of ordering your cookbook which looks amazing… does it include metric measurements? Thank you.
I do not have a metric conversion button on my site however my book does include metric for all recipes and variations!
This made my house smell so good! I am now working on my second batch, for the freezer☺️. Just the right amount of flavor! Thank you, thank you!
nothing about fresh herbs or even what kind of broth is to be used complete waste of time.
Please scroll down or click Jump to Recipe at the top to find the full details. They are all there ;). Also make sure that you are not on reader view as the recipe will not show correctly.
obviously you didn’t read the entire recipe. Gotta love the male “Karens” out there!!
I made this recently and it was delicious! I currently have an abundance of tomatoes in the garden. Is this a recipe I can water bath can (minus the cream) or do I need to add more acid? I’m a canning newbie ♀️
Thanks
I am a canning newbie too, so I am honestly not sure. Maybe another reader with more experience can answer this question for us!
you definately can water bath this soup for canning. process for 40 minutes for pints or quarts.
Loved the flavors this recipe delivered. Maybe I do not have the right blender but had to strain out the seeds and skin.
Delicious! I’ve been using this recipe for years and it never gets old. Gotta great with grilled cheese!
The smell of the roasting veggies was amazing!
Fresh and delicious with my homegrown beefsteak tomatoes. And the smell of the roasting veggies was amazing!
recipe was perfect! I added shell noodles and Ground beef since my kids won’t eat plain soup, but kept some on the side for myself. but even with noodles and Ground beef it was amazing!
What kind of broth that was left out of recipe thank you
I use chicken broth, it is listed 5th ingredient from the bottom.
I have tried many tomato soup recipes and this one is honestly the best I have ever made. The recipe was easy to follow, and the soup is absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Can you can the soup for later use?
I have never tried canning this recipe so I can’t say for sure. Maybe another reader can offer some guidance.
My house smelled amazing while making this soup! I love love love the taste, but the texture with the tomato skins and seeds isn’t my favorite. Next time I will put those in the compost instead to make a creamier soup. Thanks for the delicious recipe!
OMG such a good recipe!!! I made this today and I was immediately serving bowls to my family in a line! My dad was so impatient he snatched a measuring cup from the rack as soon as I turned off the heat to have some I’m really happy because my little 8-year old twin siblings fell in love with the taste of it, alongside grilled cheese, so now I have really good tomato soup on rotation for the whole family :)) Thank you for the recipe!