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Super Simple Tomato Soup

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Yesterday I shared my best adaptable basic tomato sauce. Today I’ll share with you my second go to recipe with this super simple tomato soup. You can use your own homegrown tomatoes for this soup or store bought crushed tomatoes.

On a work bench the ingredients of the super simple tomato soup are laid out: passata, canned crushed tomatoes, one onion, three carrots, two cloves of garlic, a mixture of salt and pepper in a white cup
Super Simple Tomato Soup ingredients

Planning ahead

As many families are going back to school in the coming weeks (if you’re not already back!), this soup is perfect to add in to your weekly dinner rotation as it freezes well. Double or triple the recipe if you have room in your freezer and freeze in smaller batches for a quick dinner. For variety add other ingredients during the reheating process. I like to add cumin and chickpeas or any other beans I have in the cupboard for a more filling dish.

Red tomato soup simmering in a silver pot, with some shredded carrots visible.
Simmering Super Simple Tomato Soup

If you prefer a smoother soup you can mix it in a blender before serving, be careful though because the soup will be hot.

Red tomato soup boiling in a silver pot
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Super Simple Tomato Soup

A tasty, plain tomato soup, extra hearty as it sneaks in some extra vegetables with the shredded carrots.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Basics
Keyword: tomatoes
Servings: 4 portions

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 carrots shredded
  • 800 g crushed tomatoes
  • 500 ml water
  • 500 g tomato passata
  • 1 tsp salt
  • A pinch of pepper

Instructions

  • Chop onion, mince garlic and shred carrots.
  • Cook onion and garlic in a large pot until soft, about five minutes. Add Carrots and cook together for two-three minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and passata, top up with water and spices.
  • Give it a good stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Bring to boil and then let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

Notes

Using only one pot to make this soup, reduces the amount of time I have to spend doing the dishes, which is why I fry the onions and garlic in the same pot.
If you prefer a smoother soup, once cooked, carefully ladle the soup in to a blender and blend on high speed until reached desired consistency. Be aware though the liquid will be hot!

Super Simple Soup Variations

If you prefer a more spicy version of this soup try my Super Simple Spicy variation or a sunny version from the Mediterranean.