Ingredients
Method
- Combine canned tomatoes with their liquid and vegetable broth in a high-speed blender or food processor. Process for 30 seconds or pulse until combined.
- Measure the heavy cream into a glass measuring cup and set aside.
- Transfer the tomato mixture to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a light boil, stir, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Carefully ladle 1 cup of the hot soup into a medium heat-safe bowl or tempered glass measuring cup.
- Quickly whisk 1/4 cup of cream into the hot liquid to temper it. Whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of cream, then return the mixture to the saucepan and whisk to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with freshly chopped basil, if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use a properly sized blender for pureeing soup with canned tomatoes.
- The best way to avoid splash-back while preparing blender soup is by ensuring the blades are totally covered by the liquid. As a result, using a huge food processor may not be the best course of action!
- At the same time, you don’t want the blender to be too small or else you’ll have trouble pureeing all of the tomatoes that sit too high above the blades!
- This 3 ingredient tomato soup recipe yields just over 5 cups of liquid, so choose equipment accordingly.
- Spicy Tomato Basil Soup – Add ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes and a handful of fresh basil to the blender with the tomatoes and broth. Garnish with extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil for a bold, herby flavor.
- Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup – Before blending, roast a whole head of garlic until soft and caramelized, then squeeze the cloves into the blender with the tomatoes. This adds a rich, savory depth to the soup.
- Vegan Coconut Tomato Soup – Replace the cream with ½ cup of coconut milk for a dairy-free option. The coconut adds a subtle sweetness and creamy texture while keeping it vegan-friendly.
- Once cooked, 3 ingredients of tomato soup should be consumed within 4 days. Let cool completely and keep refrigerated.
- Reheat on the stovetop over low to medium heat, stirring continuously until warm.