Homemade Tomato Soup: 3 Easy Steps to Comfort in a Bowl!

This creamy homemade tomato soup recipe is just what you want: fresh veggies, thick stock, and the comfort of the creaminess. This is an easy and simple homemade tomato soup made with basic vegetables like carrot, garlic, onion, and tomato, and you can even add drumsticks if you want. And when the soup is ready, a little sour cream drizzle and crispy bacon are added at the end to make a very warm and comforting bowl that is soothing with every bite.

This is pure comfort in a bowl on a cold day or a lazy night at home. You can also enjoy this homemade tomato soup in the summer.

The Story Behind This Tomato Soup

I still remember the story of this homemade tomato soup I made one lazy Friday evening, when I was neither in the mood to make anything nor had the energy, and there was only a single can of San Marzano tomatoes in the fridge.

So I took out some basic fresh vegetables from the fridge—chopped carrots, garlic, and onion, added some crispy bacon (because making it tastes good is what it costs, right?)

Let everything simmer, and what else did I make? A super creamy, delicious, comforting, warm soup that soothed my heart. A single spoonful brought me back to the memory of childhood– sick days, cartoons, and bowls of homemade tomato soup recipe, with a thick crust of buttery toast by the loving hands of my mom.

It is not some recipe. It is a warm embrace in a bowl, simple, warming, and presentable at any time in life that resembles a bit of meh (even though your grilled cheese turns out burnt like it does in my case).

Why You Will Enjoy This Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

This is no plain old tomato soup, it is the warm and creamy, and heart-warming bowl of comfort that you secretly desired. It tastes like a rich, bright tomato, which you know you need and appreciate the flavor of garlic, onion, carrots, and herbs, adding more layers of peace with each simmered minute. And when you end it with a swirl of cream and smoked crispy bacon? 

The ease of making homemade tomato soup is what makes it everybody’s favorite: just easy pantry staples, easy preparation, and a flavor as though you spent hours in the kitchen. It is thick, warm, and hearty to be used on cold nights, yet surprisingly versatile enough to be used on a warm day as well.

The Way to Enjoy Homemade Tomato Soup during Summer

Need a warm soup bowl in cold and hot weather? What if I say you also enjoy this homemade tomato soup in summer, however, this recipe also has its summer side. Fresh tomato soup has a flavor that reminds me of summer and is a great choice of fruity and sweet vegetables combined with sweet San Marzano tomatoes.

When cream, cheese, herb, curd, or sour cream is taken, the taste will be doubled; it is mildly cold or at room temperature.

• Serve it up with the aged pieces of cucumber salad, caprese sandwich or even grilled summer vegetables.

• Drop in a little fresh herb like basil, mint, or parsley so it tastes as though it was plucked fresh out of the garden, and a match made in Heaven with the theme of summer.

• Start with the light version that is low in calorie count but with the bang of flavour.

• Or make it a cheesy starter shooter in the summer with small glasses of creamy tomato and cheese crisps to put on the side.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Homemade Tomato Soup

Some fresh pieces of vegetables and spices, such as carrot, onion, and garlic, herbs such as thyme and a bay leaf, give it that warm, earthy flavor. A whole lot of tomato love, thanks to rich, hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes.
And a swirl of cream—because it’s not truly comforting without it.

Many Ways to Serve This Homemade Tomato Soup

• Buttery grilled cheese sandwiches
  
• Oven-baked fries
  
• Crisp green salad
  
• Gooey mac and cheese
  
• Garlic bread
  
• Cheese toast
  
• Roasted veggie sandwich

INGREDIENTS 

 Creamy Homemade Tomato Soup with Bacon 

• 3 slices of bacon, cut into very small chunks
  
• 1 carrot, chopped
  
• 1/4 yellow onion, chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 3/4 tablespoon tomato paste
  
• 1/2 tablespoon flour
  
• 1 cup chicken broth (add extra at the end if needed)
  
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  
• 1/2 bay leaf
  
• One 16-ounce can of whole San Marzano tomatoes
  
• 1 tablespoon cream (optional – for richness at the end)
  
• Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon
  

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Step 1: Place a large soup pot over medium-low low and cook bacon, approximately 5-8 minutes until brown with crisp.

Step 2: Add the carrots, onion, and garlic to the pan and put it with the bacon; saute together 5-10 minutes or until the vegetables are very fragrant and tender.

Step 3: Now add the tomato paste – stir for at least 4- 5 minutes until you can smell the tomato paste begin to brown and caramelize. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute.

Step 4: Put the tomatoes, along with their juice, into a bowl and crush them in your hands. To the soup pot, add the crushed tomatoes, broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook at a simmer for 30 minutes. Blend in portions and back to the pot. Add cream, optional. Sprinkle with salt. See that home-made tomato soup is perfectly mashed into a soup consistency.

FAQS of Homemade Tomato Soup

1. Is it possible to turn this homemade tomato soup vegetarian?

Absolutely! Add your favorite vegetables to make this homemade tomato soup healthier and tastier. You may even add some blasts of grilled paprika to emulate the smokiness of bacon as you wish.

2. Are canned San Marzano tomatoes needed? Can I use fresh tomatoes?

Yes, using tomatoes is possible; fresh ones, Roma or plum tomatoes, are the most preferred. 4. Can this soup be stored in the freezer?

Yes! Place into freezer-safe containers, and allow cooling completely. It may be frozen for a maximum of 1 month.

3. Can I use other milk cream?

Absolutely. Use coconut milk, oat milk, or cashew cream instead of a heavy or full-fat cream.

4. Is it possible to freeze this soup?

Yes! Cool it and put it in containers that can go in the freezer. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and then heat up on the stovetop or in the microwave.

5. Is it possible to blend the soup?

Sure. In case you like a more chunky or rustic texture, mix and blend only.

Nutrition Amount

Calories: 195–230 kcal

Protein: 10–12 g

Fat: 18–20 g (Saturated Fat: 8–12 g)

Carbohydrates: 18–20 g

Fiber: 5–7 g

Sugar: 7–9 g

Cholesterol: 30–40 mg

Sodium: 800–1000 mg

Potassium: 600–700 mg

Calcium: 6–8% DV

Iron: 10–12% DV

Recipe   Details

Prep Time:      15 minutes

Cook Time:     45 minutes

Category:       Soup

Method:         Stovetop/blanch

Cuisine:         American