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homemade cream of tomato soup

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Dianeintn avatar
born in Traverse City Mich now in Chattanooga, TN
Updated on May 30, 2025

Today is a rainy, cloudy day, and 30 degrees cooler than it has been. Just the kind of day ya want a nice hot mug of soup. I came up with this yummy tomato soup. I served this with cheese crackers.

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Fresh and creamy, this simple homemade cream of tomato soup recipe packs tons of flavor. A bowl is comforting on a cold day alongside crackers, bread, or a grilled cheese. If you want a little more zip, add a touch of fresh basil. Heavy whipping cream can be used instead of milk if you want a creamier bowl of soup.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 5 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • - fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups 1% milk
  • salt, if needed

How To Make homemade cream of tomato soup

  • Put tomatoes and spices in a pot.
    Step 1
    Put tomatoes and spices in a medium-sized soup pot. Turn on high to bring to a boil.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer.
    Step 2
    Once boiling, turn to a low simmer and cook for about an hour.
  • Remove the bay leaves.
    Step 3
    Now, remove the bay leaves.
  • Put tomatoes in a food processor.
    Step 4
    Put tomatoes in a food processor.
  • Mix until smooth.
    Step 5
    Mix until smooth. It may need to be done in 2 batches.
  • Add tomatoes back to the soup pot.
    Step 6
    Return to the soup pot. Bring back to a boil.
  • Then add the milk.
    Step 7
    Then add milk.
  • Heat until it boils.
    Step 8
    Heat until it boils.
  • Add more salt and pepper if needed.
    Step 9
    Add more salt and pepper if needed.
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