Fresh Tomato Soup

This easy homemade Roma Tomato Soup is made with garden fresh tomatoes, vegetable broth, and heavy cream. It’s so creamy and fresh, you’ll never want to buy canned soup again!

Easy homemade tomato soup with fresh tomatoes

We’ve all been there: our fridge is full of tomatoes collected from our (or a neighbor’s) garden and we don’t know what to do with them! Instead of freezing them or making tomato sauce, why not make a creamy tomato soup instead?

This creamy Roma Tomato Soup is made using garden fresh Roma tomatoes! So plump and fresh, the pureed tomatoes come alive when blended with onion, garlic, and vegetable broth. Finished with a splash of cream, every bite of this fresh tomato soup tastes so luscious.

The best tomato soup is always homemade with garden fresh tomatoes! You can’t go wrong making a big batch for weekday lunches, freezing it for later, or serving for dinner! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

What kind of tomatoes are best for tomato soup?

Roma tomatoes are my favorite, but you can also use beefsteak, heirloom, or tomatoes on the vine to make soup. Just remember: the number one rule to making the best tomato soup is to use garden fresh tomatoes. If you don’t have a garden, head to your local farmer’s market to find some plump and vibrant red organic tomatoes.

Do you need to peel tomatoes for soup?

We want the smoothest, creamiest tomato soup, and the best way to achieve this is to remove the skin and seeds first. This is easy to do through blanching. Follow my step-by-step instructions (with pictures) below!

After cutting an X on one end of each Roma tomato, drop them into a pot of boiling water for a minute. Transfer them to a cold bath. As they sit, the skin will loosen and become very easy to remove with your hands. 

Either discard the skins or use them to make tomato powder! The less waste, the better.

How to make garden tomato soup

You won’t find a better tomato soup than one made with fresh garden Roma tomatoes. As a bonus, it comes together easily without any special equipment and minimal ingredients:

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cut small X’s in the stem end of each tomato.

Drop the tomatoes in the boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then transfer them to a pot of cold water. You can see the tomatoes are already losing their skin here!

When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, remove the skin. They should easily just slip off as you peel them.

Now chop them all up! It gets a little messy. 🙂

Meanwhile, saute the onions and garlic in a large soup pot with oil.

Add the tomatoes to the pot and season with salt and pepper. After a few minutes, turn up the heat, pour in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to boil. 

Once it’s boiling, turn the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes.

Use an immersion or regular blender to puree the tomato soup.

Return it to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the texture is thicker.

Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, then serve with all of your desired toppings!

Tips and variations

• Heavy cream – This will help cut down on the tart tomato flavors. If you’d rather not use cream, replace it with regular milk, coconut milk, or pureed cauliflower like this Tomato Soup with Cauliflower recipe.
• Make it spicy – Add red pepper flakes or a diced chili pepper of choice when sauteing the onions and garlic.
• Add-ins – You can make tomato soup with red peppers, corn, carrots, scallions, fresh basil, or celery added in for more complex flavors.
• Toppings – Top each bowl of soup with basil leaves, croutons, toasted nuts, Parmesan cheese, microgreens, or pesto.
• Storing – Any leftover tomato soup will store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It’s perfect for meal prep and weekday lunches!
• Hearty Tomato Soup – for a heartier soup try my Tomato Rice Soup made with fresh tomatoes!

What to serve with garden tomato soup

Is it even tomato soup without a grilled cheese or crusty bread on the side? We love adding in baked croutons on top too for a nice crunch!

Can you freeze tomato soup?

Yes! This soup freezes beautifully for up to 6 months in an airtight container or freezer bags. Let it thaw completely in the refrigerator overnight or defrost in the microwave before reheating.

More tomato recipes:

• Tomato Pie
• Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Avocado
• Homemade Diced Tomatoes
• Homemade Whole Peeled Tomatoes
• How to Dehydrate Cherry Tomatoes
• Cherry Tomato Sauce

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