Tomato soup is comfort in its purest form. It’s the kind of meal that feels familiar the moment it starts to simmer, filling the kitchen with warmth and a gentle sweetness. Tomatoes soften, onions melt, and everything comes together into something smooth and reassuring.
For many households, tomato soup has always been a go-to affordable, dependable, and easy to make with pantry staples. It doesn’t demand attention or perfection. It simply shows up when you need something steady and nourishing, whether served with bread, a sandwich, or enjoyed on its own.
In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, tomato soup represents simplicity and trust in vegetables. When tomatoes are cooked slowly and treated with care, they don’t need much else. This is a reminder that eating more vegetables can feel natural, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
Tomato Soup
Ingredients
Equipment
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion with a pinch of salt and cook 5–6 minutes, until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add Tomatoes & Simmer
- Stir in tomatoes and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Stir in milk or plant milk if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm with herbs or olive oil on top.