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a bowl of homemade tomato basil soup topped with parmesan cheese on a silver tray
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5 from 8 votes

Tomato Soup For One

This easy tomato soup is warm, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients like spices, broth, and tomatoes. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for one.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat
Keyword: tomato basil soup, tomato soup, tomato soup canned tomatoes
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

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
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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.
 
If doubling the recipe, use a 3.5 - 4-quart saucepan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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