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The BEST Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup (Quick & Easy Recipe)

October 24, 2020 By Alia 49 Comments

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This Creamy Tomato Soup recipe is quick, easy to make and tastes so much better than anything you can buy in a can. Learn how to make the best homemade cream of tomato soup on the stovetop with this warm and cozy recipe!

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UPDATE: This post was originally published in February 2017 and has been updated to reflect new information and helpful content.

The Best Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup

You are going to want to add this rich, smooth tomato soup to your regular lunch and dinner rotation, because it is so simple to make and packs tons of flavor in each spoonful. It can be served on its own or with a sandwich or salad for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

This soup recipe is a keeper because it only uses a handful of ingredients – most of which you probably already have on hand. In addition, it is a fantastic way to add tomatoes to your diet, which have a myriad of health benefits.

Health Benefits of Tomatoes

The superstar ingredient of this soup recipe is, you guessed it, tomatoes! So let’s talk about why tomatoes are so good for you:

  • Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants
  • They are a great source of Vitamins A & C
  • They are the best source of lycopene, an antioxidant that is tied to enhanced immunity and cancer risk reduction
  • Tomatoes contain a compound called lutein, which protects eye health and preserves eyesight

So now you can have your soup and feel good about it too! 🙂

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How to Make The Best Creamy Tomato Soup

Homemade tomato soup is so simple to make. Start the cooking process with a base of chopped onions and garlic. Then add the canned tomatoes and broth, and simmer.

Use a blender to purée the soup, then stir in the cream at the end. Season it with a bit of S&P and you have a gorgeously smooth, velvety tomato soup. I use an immersion blender to puree the soup, but if you don’t have one, you can transfer the soup to a traditional blender and blend it in batches.

Important: Be sure to do the following when using a traditional blender to blend hot liquids:

  1. Be sure to only fill up the blender until it is halfway full, because any more than that can cause an accident.
  2. Remove the center insert in the lid of your blender to allow hot air to escape. Then keep your hand on top of the lid with a dish towel, keeping most of the hole covered, to avoid any splashes.

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More Creamy Soup Recipes to Try:

Looking for more creamy soup inspiration? Here are some of my favorite recipes:

  • Creamy Mushroom Soup
  • Curried Pumpkin Soup
  • Thai Spicy Noodle Soup
  • Easy Coconut Carrot Soup
  • Creamy Cauliflower Soup

For this Tomato Soup recipe, I recommend:

Here are some kitchen tools I suggest using to make this recipe:

  • KitchenAid Hand Blender – This is the one I use and love! I have had mine for years and it is one of my favorite kitchen tools. I use it all the time to quickly blend up soups, smoothies and dips.
  • Ultra Chef Express Food Chopper – This is the one I have and it is one of my most-used kitchen tools. I use mine all the time to quickly chop up vegetables. I especially love using it to dice onions, because it saves me from all the tears!

If you make this Creamy Tomato Soup recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡

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The BEST Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup (Quick & Easy Recipe)

Alia | Everyday Easy Eats
This Creamy Tomato Soup recipe is so quick and easy to make. Learn how to make the best homemade cream of tomato soup on the stovetop with this simple recipe!
4.74 from 46 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer, Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 139 calories

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: Extra cream, chopped parsley, and/or basil

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or saucepan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a traditional blender and puree in batches, then return to pot.
  • Return to heat and stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, with a drizzle of cream swirled in and chopped parsley or basil, if using.

Notes

  1. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
  2. To make this recipe vegan and Whole30-compliant, omit the butter and substitute the heavy cream with canned full-fat coconut milk.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
The BEST Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup (Quick & Easy Recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
139
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
 
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
668
mg
29
%
Potassium
 
41
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
740
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
1.7
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
19
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Cream of Tomato Soup, creamy tomato soup
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Comments

  1. Sam says

    February 1, 2017 at 12:09 am

    5 stars
    Hi Alia! Oh this looks just fabulous and delicious! My dad absolutely LOVES tomatoes so I’ll have to try this yummy soup! xx

    Reply
    • Alia says

      February 3, 2017 at 10:30 pm

      Hi Sam! Thanks so much! 🙂 I feel like tomato soup tastes a million times better when it’s homemade, so I always opt to make my own rather than going for the canned stuff. I hope you get to make this sometime! I am sure both you and your dad will love it! xoxo

      Reply
      • Jacqueline says

        December 24, 2021 at 4:11 am

        Hi Alia
        What do you mean by chicken broth?

        Reply
        • Alia says

          December 27, 2021 at 2:55 pm

          Hi Jacqueline! Chicken broth is very similar to chicken stock. Chicken broth is usually thinner and made from chicken meat, whereas chicken stock is made from simmering bones for a long time. Stock is usually thicker and has a richer mouth feel from the gelatin released from the long-simmered bones. You can buy either one at the grocery store or you can make them yourself at home if you have time! I hope that helps. 🙂

          Reply
  2. Laura says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    I love love love tomato soup, and this looks so creamy and satisfying I will need to make it ASAP, especially because I have all of these ingredients! Thanks for the recipe. Will pin it!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      February 26, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      Thanks so much Laura! ♥ You should definitely try it sometime, it is a gooder! You’re welcome, thanks for pinning! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kat | Love In My Oven says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:14 pm

    5 stars
    I love my immersion blender too! This looks terrific Alia. Way better than the canned tomato soup 😉

    Reply
    • Alia says

      February 27, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks Kitty Kat! 😉 I know I actually don’t like canned tomato soup AT ALL. Cooking it yourself makes a world of difference!

      Reply
  4. Amy Wright says

    March 1, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love tomato soup! Yours is yummy! Especially with grilled cheese sandwiches! (:

    Reply
    • Alia says

      March 3, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks Amy! ♥ Grilled cheese and tomato soup are BFFs! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says

    March 2, 2018 at 4:45 am

    5 stars
    I love tomato soup! This one looks so creamy and delicious! I don’t own an immersion blender yet but I am still going to try this 🙂

    Reply
    • Alia says

      March 3, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks Deepika! ♥ Oh my gosh you HAVE to buy one! I use my immersion blender all the time! They are so good for making smoothies and soups like this! 🙂 I have linked the one I use right above the recipe card, in case you’re interested. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Ashika | Gardening Foodie says

    March 4, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a beautiful soup Alia…I love the colour and the pics you have taken look absolutely stunning. It is great how simple and delicious this recipe looks ….cannot wait to try 🙂

    Reply
    • Alia says

      March 4, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      Ahhh thank you so much Ashika! You always leave the sweetest comments. 🙂 You should definitely try it sometime, it is a favorite in my house!

      Reply
  7. Ann says

    January 19, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    I made this today and it was great! I had a big bowl and my husband ate the rest, which surprised me as he was never a big fan of tomato soup. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      January 19, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      Hi Ann, that’s so great to hear! I’m the same, I wasn’t a fan of tomato soup until I started making it myself. 🙂 You’re very welcome for the recipe!

      Reply
  8. Ivonne says

    January 15, 2021 at 5:25 pm

    Hello
    How much fresh tomatoes do I need
    Ínstead canned tomatoes
    Thanks. Ivonne from Colombia

    Reply
    • Alia says

      January 15, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      Hi Ivonne! You can usually substitute 4 cups of fresh chopped tomatoes for one 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes. Keep in mind though that canned whole tomatoes are peeled, so you might want to remove the skin from your fresh tomatoes. Although, all of the ingredients get blended together in the soup at the end. So if you don’t want to spend the extra time peeling your tomatoes, you don’t have to and the soup will still turn out fine. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Ivonne says

    January 17, 2021 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    I made the soup friday night
    My family love it
    I was looking for a good recipe and you give me the perfect one
    Thanks

    Reply
  10. Deborah Walker says

    April 21, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    5 stars
    Love it !!I added fresh tomatoes along with canned . Avocado to top it off!!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      April 21, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      Hi Deborah, oh yum!! Fresh tomatoes and avocado are fabulous additions to this soup! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Carrie says

    April 27, 2021 at 8:49 pm

    5 stars
    Made this last night with grill cheese sandwiches. I did add 6oz of tomato paste to give a more intense tomato flavor, and added basil and oregano also. The cream was the topping on this delicious soup! What an excellent easy soup! I usually roast fresh tomatoes to make my soup but this tasted just a good as the longer version and I will be using this one from now on. Thank you so much for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      May 1, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      Hi Carrie! The additions you used sound delicious! Thanks so much for letting me know, I’m very happy that you liked my recipe. To be honest, I never liked tomato soup until I started making it myself and customizing the flavors to my own preferences. And you’re very welcome, be sure to let me know if you try any other of my recipes on the blog! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Brenda says

    June 25, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    Can you freeze this because of the cream!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      June 26, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      Hi Brenda, yes you can! I’ve frozen it before and it turned out fine when I was ready to eat it. However, if you want, you can hold back on the cream before freezing the soup. Then, simply add the cream in when you’ve thawed and reheated the soup. 🙂

      Reply
      • Brenda Vaughn says

        June 26, 2021 at 4:57 pm

        Thanks so much, I just got myself an immersion blender so will make tomorrow minus the cream with fresh tomatoes I got from a neighbor!

        Reply
        • Alia says

          June 26, 2021 at 4:59 pm

          You’re welcome! Perfect, make sure you let me know how it turns out for you! 🙂

          Reply
  13. Brenda Vaughn says

    June 28, 2021 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    Turned out great! I am freezing it so will add cream when I use it. I did add a bit of fresh celery and about 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. I used the 4 cups of fresh diced tomatoes and substituted chicken stock for the vegetable stock, all I had on hand. Also, I added maybe 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice to cut the acidity. Seems thin but hopefully the cream will thicken it a bit. Flavor is perfect!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      July 1, 2021 at 3:00 pm

      Hi again Brenda! I’m so glad the soup turned out well for you! The additions you made sound delicious. Yes, the cream will definitely thicken up the soup a bit. Thanks so much for letting me know!! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Courtney says

    December 11, 2021 at 7:07 pm

    4 stars
    We enjoyed this soup, but 4C broth was way too much — it was way too weak. We let it simmer and reduce for like 30 mins and added some tomato paste and basil and was a much more vibrant flavor and thicker. Will definitely use the recipe again, but with a few modifications! Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      December 12, 2021 at 7:26 pm

      Hi Courtney! I appreciate your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the soup in the end. Thanks for letting me know and I hope you’re having a great holiday season so far! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Lisa says

    January 8, 2022 at 5:39 pm

    5 stars
    Really good recipe can this be frozen

    Reply
    • Alia says

      January 8, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      Hi Lisa, thanks for your comment! Yes, this soup freezes beautifully. If you want, you can hold back on the cream before freezing the soup. Then, simply add the cream in when you’ve thawed and reheated the soup. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Julie says

    January 26, 2022 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    I made this yesterday for a late lunch 😋 I added some tomato paste after reading other comments cause I made it a little too thin 😜 Everyone loved it

    Reply
    • Alia says

      January 26, 2022 at 6:41 pm

      Hi Julie, I’m so happy you liked the tomato soup recipe! Let me know if you try any other of my recipes. 🙂

      Reply
  17. Eleanore says

    February 14, 2022 at 9:45 pm

    Can I bottle this tomato soup recipe omitting the cream.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      February 16, 2022 at 6:25 pm

      Hi Eleanore – please see my comment below. 🙂

      Reply
  18. Eleanore says

    February 14, 2022 at 9:49 pm

    I am making this recipe now. Would like to know if I could bottle it omitting the cream and adding cream when serving.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      February 16, 2022 at 6:25 pm

      Hi Eleanore – yes you can absolutely hold back on the cream before bottling the tomato soup, and then add in the cream when you are ready to serve.

      Reply
  19. Carol Baker says

    March 7, 2022 at 5:01 pm

    5 stars
    We love it! My daughter-in-law told me about it. I’ve made it three times. Would have never thought that I would like tomato soup, but mmmmm. I did use beef broth the second and third times instead of vegetable broth. Seems heartier. Thanks for this recipe. ❤️

    Reply
    • Alia says

      March 7, 2022 at 5:46 pm

      Hi Carol, I am so happy to hear that! I’m the same way, I never liked tomato soup until I made it myself. You’re very welcome, thank you for letting me know! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Andrea says

    September 28, 2022 at 10:29 am

    2 stars
    Easy to make but very watery. Not sure how to go about thickening it up.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      October 2, 2022 at 4:23 pm

      Hi Andrea, thank you for your feedback. If you found the soup to be too watery/thin, I recommend using less broth. Since the recipe calls for 4 cups of broth, you could try using 2 or 3 cups, and see if you prefer the consistency that gives you. Alternatively, if the soup is already done cooking (and you added the full amount of broth), you can let the soup simmer uncovered for a bit until it has reduced and thickened to your liking. I hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Tegan says

    October 12, 2022 at 3:05 pm

    Turned out a little oniony for my taste. I’d probably cut to half and onion or so and add carrot instead, for sweetness to cut the acid.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      October 13, 2022 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks for your feedback, Tegan! I think adding a carrot would taste really good in this recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  22. Kristy Bowers says

    November 17, 2022 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    So good, thank you! I came home from work tired and hungry and needed something quick and yummy…this is a great recipe I’ll be making again!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      November 20, 2022 at 1:44 pm

      Hi Kristy, thank you so much for letting me know that you enjoyed the recipe! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  23. Julie says

    December 19, 2022 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely deilicious! I used organic San Marzano whole tomatoes and added some Spice House dried sweet basil which gave it just the right flavor. I will definitely be making this again.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      December 27, 2022 at 2:31 pm

      Hi Julie, thank you so much for letting me know! I’m very happy you liked my tomato soup recipe. 🙂

      Reply

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