The Best Tomato Soup Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes

updated June 12, 2024

This amazing flavourful homemade tomato soup recipe is packed with bright sunny tomato flavour. A zippy addition from a jalapeño and a generous drizzle of rich balsamic vinegar rounds out this flavourful dish.

This might be the perfect meal to make when that bumper crop of garden fresh tomatoes comes in from the garden! Or opt for canned tomatoes for a quick from scratch meal that will bring the whole family from the table.

You’ll never go back to canned soup again, after tasting this family favourite tomato soup recipe!

If you’re worried some picky eaters in the family may find this too strong, the spice from the jalapeño is not overpowering. It just adds a nice layer of flavour to the soup.

Tomato soup with Fresh tomatoes

For the best tomato soup you need the best tomatoes! This tomato soup is so good using garden fresh tomatoes because you can pick and make the soup when your tomatoes are at their peak ripeness. This is going to give you the absolute best flavour for your soup.

Tomato soup with canned tomatoes

You can absolutely used canned tomatoes for this recipe. Replace the fresh tomatoes in this recipe with 1 large 28 oz can of tomatoes. Diced or whole tomatoes are great in this recipe, since you will be cooking and puréeing before serving.

Storage

Fridge

Tomato soup stores extremely well in the refrigerator. Store any leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Reheat the tomato soup in a sauce pot on the stove over medium heat, until warmed through. Or place in a microwave safe dish and reheat.

Freezer

Yes, you can freeze this tomato soup recipe! This recipe freezes extremely well since it contains no dairy, which can sometimes be tricky in the freezer.

To store your tomato soup in the freezer, place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat, remove from the freezer and allow to defrost enough to move it to a sauce pot. Reheat on the stove, over medium heat, until heated through.

Common problems

Tomato soup is too acidic

The added sugar in this recipe helps to balance out the sharp acidity of the tomatoes and helps to bing out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes while they are cooking.

Tomato soup is too spicy

If spice is not your thing, make sure to remove the seeds and ribs of the jalapeño before adding it to the soup. Or omit the jalapeño altogether.

Can I use canned tomatoes?

Absolutely! Canned tomatoes can be easily substituted for the fresh tomatoes in this recipe. Simply replace the fresh tomatoes with a large 28 oz can of tomatoes.

If you are making this for dinner, don’t forget to pair it with The Perfect Make at home Grilled Cheese Sandwich!

Ingredients

1-2 Tablespoons oil 15-30 ml

1/2 red onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 jalapeño, diced

5 medium tomatoes

1 teaspoon brown sugar 5 ml

salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. 5 ml

1 cup vegetable stock 250 ml

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350 ℉ (180 ℃).
2. In a large oven proof pot, over medium high heat, add the oil and cook the onions until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook a few minutes more.
3. Cut the jalapeño in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds, and dice. Add to the onions and garlic.
4. Cut your tomatoes in quarters and add them to the pot. (If you have different sizes of tomatoes cut them to be relatively the same size so they cook evenly.)
5. Stir in the sugar, and balsamic vinegar or lemon juice.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Fry until you see some caramelization on the tomatoes.
8. Place in the preheated oven and allow to cook down 30 minutes.
9. Remove and add in 1 cup of stock. With an emersion blender, blend until smooth. (You can also use a food processor for this.)
10. For a hearty, thick soup serve as is.
11. For a silky smooth soup, strain the soup through a fine mesh sieve or chinois.
12. (Optional) To serve, add a little dollop of sour cream, a drizzle of table cream, or a sprinkle of grated cheese!

Looking for some more garden fresh recipes? These are some of my favourites! The Best Vintage Carrot Cookies, Grandma’s Secret Rhubarb Cake Recipe, The Best Strawberry Sour Cream Pancakes

How to serve tomato soup

Tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich on the side is probably everyone’s number one way to enjoy this soup.

Add a swirl of cream, and some shredded cheese to melt into the soup. (My favourite is parmesan!)

Adding a dollop of sour cream in the middle of the bowl just before serving gives this meal a great tangy flavour and adds a nice creamy texture as well!

A few toasted croutons on top adds adds crunch. Or pair it with a thick slice of French bread. Of course the childhood classic, soda crackers!

What is your favourite way to enjoy tomato soup?

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