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This single serving tomato soup is rich, flavorful, and quick to make. With warm spices and a hint of sweetness, it’s a comforting soup that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
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“Wow, this one is better than the local bistro’s tomato soup. So simple, just yummy.”
– J A H
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Full of Flavor: Rich tomatoes and warm spices in every bite.
- Budget-Friendly: Made with simple pantry staples.
- Light but Satisfying: Warm and comforting without being heavy.
- Easily Doubled: Simple to scale up for two or more servings.
What I love most about this tomato soup is how it brings comfort with just a few simple ingredients. It’s the kind of recipe I turn to when I want something warm and homemade without a lot of fuss.
The smoky paprika and hint of sweetness from the honey give it a depth of flavor that always surprises me, and it’s so easy to make, even on the busiest days.
Looking for more single serving soup recipes? Try our chicken tortellini soup for one, broccoli cheddar soup for one, single serving cam chowder, or black bean soup for one.
Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this small batch tomato soup recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Onions and Garlic: These build the base flavor of the soup, don’t skip them.
- Smoked Paprika: Adds a hint of smokiness. Regular or sweet paprika can be used if needed. Use it in smothered pork chops for one, single serving cheese grits, and turkey chili for one.
- Canned Tomatoes: A 14- to 15-ounce can of diced, crushed, or whole tomatoes forms the base. Use leftover tomatoes in lentil soup for one, Brunswick stew for one, or single serving goulash.
- Broth: Low-sodium chicken broth provides balance. Use vegetable broth for a vegan option.
- Honey: A touch of honey or sugar softens the acidity of the tomatoes.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Variations
Customize your tomato soup with these simple and flavorful additions:
- Tomato Soup with Bacon: Cook 1 strip of bacon, use the drippings to sauté the onions and garlic, then crumble the bacon over the finished soup.
- Add Vegetables: Sauté a chopped carrot with the onions and garlic for extra nutrients and a hint of natural sweetness.
- Greek Tomato Soup: Stir in 3 tablespoons of uncooked orzo and simmer until tender (15-20 minutes). Skip blending and top with crumbled feta.
- Spicy Tomato Soup: Add red pepper flakes or a splash of sriracha for extra heat.
- Add Protein: Stir in a cooked chicken breast or a few meatballs for a heartier bowl.
How To Make Tomato Soup
These photos and instructions help you visualize how to make a single serving of tomato soup. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- In a 2-quart pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, dried basil, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the canned tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the honey.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pot, or carefully transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour into a bowl and serve hot. Garnish with shredded Parmesan or homemade croutons, if desired.
Expert Tips
- Read First: Review the full recipe and ingredient notes before starting to make sure everything is prepped and ready.
- Use Canned Tomatoes: They’re convenient and packed with peak-season flavor.
- Make It Vegan: Use vegetable broth, olive oil or vegan butter, and replace honey with maple syrup, agave, or sugar.
- Adjust to Taste: After blending, taste the soup and adjust salt or spices as needed.
Serving Suggestions
Pair your tomato soup with one of these simple sides for a complete meal:
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. For a chunkier texture, simply mash the tomatoes with a spoon or potato masher instead of blending.
Diced, crushed, or whole canned tomatoes all work well. Choose what you have on hand or prefer for texture.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream after blending the soup.
If you have leftovers, refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Tomato Soup For One
Equipment
- Immersion blender or stand blender
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Optional toppings: shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, torn fresh basil
Instructions
- In a 2-quart pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are soft and translucent, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, dried basil, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to release their flavors.
- Add the canned tomatoes and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the honey.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pot, or carefully transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour into a bowl and serve hot. Garnish with shredded Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- Read First: Review the full recipe and ingredient notes before starting to make sure everything is prepped and ready.
- Use Canned Tomatoes: They’re convenient and packed with peak-season flavor.
- Make It Vegan: Use vegetable broth, olive oil or vegan butter, and replace honey with maple syrup, agave, or sugar.
- Adjust to Taste: After blending, taste the soup and adjust salt or spices as needed.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Wow, this one is better than the local bistro’s tomato soup. So simple, just yummy.
Thank you so much! I’m happy you enjoyed it.
This a recipe easily made. Using crushed tomatoes added texture and smoothness without using a blender or immersion blender. The recipe allowed me adjust to my taste, I used Italian blend seasoning. Tips and suggestions were helpful.
Great! Love it…
I doubled this since I had a 28-oz can crushed tomatoes (I didn’t feel the need to blend). This soup is delicious- especially with a grilled cheese sandwich! Another winning recipe to add to my list of faves!
I am a divorced man, new to cooking. I like the idea of your recipes, dishes for one, but do you have any that require less than 5 or 6 ingredients??
Example: This tomato soup recipe has 10 ingredients plus toppings.
Absolutely, I get where you’re coming from! Cooking for one doesn’t have to mean an endless list of ingredients. While the tomato soup recipe you mentioned has 10 ingredients, keep in mind that 4 of those are basic spices that are great pantry staples. Once you have them, you can use them in multiple recipes.
Also, remember that recipes are more like guidelines. Feel free to simplify or swap out ingredients to suit your taste and make your life easier.
Made this recipe tonight. It was very good. I will definitely make again. I added some black pepper. If I changed anything else it might be to use a little less honey. It was so nice to have hot soup for dinner(not from a can) with the weather turning colder.
The soup was really good and filling. I used 2 small cloves of garlic which made it a little more spicy. I’ll definitely make the Creamy Tomato Soup again but will use 1 clove of garlic.
Great tasting soup. I loved it!
Can’t wait to try! Hubby is not a big soup person but I love it. Tomato and a grilled cheese….just what I want.
Great recipe.