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Published: Oct 17, 2019 · Modified: Sep 14, 2020 by Kathy

Slow Cooked Tomato Soup

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A bowl of tomato soup.

Fresh garden tomatoes are the star of this Slow Cooked Tomato Soup. It's cooked low and slow on the stovetop to bring out all the flavors!

Tomato soup served in a white bowl.

There are times when I need meals that I can throw together quickly. Then there are times when I can take the time to bring out the flavors of the best ingredients slowly.

This is a soup that capitalizes on fresh, homegrown tomatoes and onions, homemade broth, and low, slow cooking.

Fresh chopped tomatoes onions, carrots and garlic in a large pot.

What type of tomatoes should I use?

This soup is best made with garden fresh tomatoes. Pick them fresh from your garden or buy them from a farmer's market. Most tomatoes found in a grocery store just don't have the full flavor you find in garden fresh tomatoes.

I use a variety of tomatoes, depending on what's in my garden. I often use roma tomatoes, early girl tomatoes, and several other varieties. 

If you have a surplus of garden fresh tomatoes, you might also want to try making oven-roasted tomatoes.

Fresh garden tomatoes on a black counter.

What ingredients do I need?

Make this soup with fresh tomatoes, onions, carrots, chicken broth, brown sugar, salt and pepper, and a bay leaf. 

I like to use finely ground white pepper for this soup, but you can also use ground black pepper if you prefer. 

Tomatoes are often very acidic. Sugar is added in order to tame the acidity. Sweet onions, whole carrots, and garlic are added to help balance the taste. You really want to add whole carrots here, not those small baby carrots. They don't have a ton of flavor. Don't peel the carrots. There is so much flavor and nutrients in the carrot skin.

How do I make the soup?

Cooked tomatoes in a large black pot.

Cored tomatoes, chopped onions, chopped carrots, and whole garlic are all thrown together in a large stock pot and cooked on low heat for about an hour. The only attention you need to give it is the occasional stir.

Cooked tomatoes and onions in a food processor.

Then throw everything into a food processor and puree mixture.

Tomato sauce being poured into a food mill.

The tomato mixture is then pressed through a food mill or a food strainer.

  This leaves you with just the beautiful sauce.

Smooth tomato sauce being extracted through a food mill.
Tomato pulp in a white bowl.

 All the skin, seeds, and solids are discarded.

Return the sauce to the stock pot for another hour of simmering! Just add homemade chicken broth, or veggie broth, salt and pepper and sugar and a bay leaf. Bring soup to a low heat and simmer for about one hour or until soup has reduced to a nice consistency. 

Can I freeze this soup?

Yes, this soup can be frozen. Allow soup to cool and place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw, heat and eat. 

What should I serve with tomato soup?

Serve this tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich, homemade potato chips or ham and cheese biscuits.

Tips for making this soup:

  • Use garden fresh tomatoes
  • Cook over a low to medium-low heat
  • Stir occasionally to keep from scorching 

More delicious soup

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup - creamy and delicious with wild rice

Cheesy Broccoli Soup - cheddar cheese and broccoli are the stars

Chicken Noodle Soup  - a classic made with small pasta for the noodles

Clam Chowder - a white creamy clam  chowder

Enchilada Soup - a delicious Mexican soup

Butternut Squash Soup - creamy and delicious

Two white bowls filled with soup.

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Slow Cooked Tomato Soup

Kathy Berget
Fresh ingredients and a long slow cooking make this soup spectacular.
5 from 27 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 155 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 5 pounds tomatoes
  • 2 medium onions (chopped)
  • 2 whole carrot (chopped)
  • 2-4 cloves garlic (whole)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions
 

  • Wash, core, and roughly chop tomatoes
    5 pounds tomatoes
  • Add tomatoes, onions, carrots, and garlic into a large stock pot.
    2 medium onions, 2 whole carrot, 2-4 cloves garlic
  • Heat slowly over low heat.
  • Stir occasionally
  • When all ingredients are soft and cooked through, approximately 1 hour, remove from heat
  • Puree tomato mixture in a food processor for approximately 30 seconds. You will need to do this in small batches.
  • Placed pureed tomatoes into a food mill or a food strainer to separate seeds, pulp and sauce.
  • Return sauce to pan.
  • Add chicken broth, salt and pepper and brown sugar and bay leaf
    4 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon white pepper, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 bay leaf
  • Continue cooking for about one hour allowing soup to reduce.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving. Add additional salt if needed.

Notes

 
  • Use garden fresh tomatoes
  • Cook over a low to medium low heat
  • Stir occasionally to keep from scorching 
  • Soup can be cooled and frozen. Allow to thaw before reheating. 
  • Vegetable broth can be used to make this a vegan soup.
  • Black pepper can be used instead of white pepper.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1353mgPotassium: 1342mgFiber: 6gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 3845IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 2mg
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This recipe was originally published in September 2015. The pictures and recipe have been updated.

Adapted from Ina Garten

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Comments

  1. David @ Spiced says

    October 21, 2019 at 5:22 am

    5 stars
    Oh, this is my kind of lunch on a chilly Fall or Winter day! I have fond memories of tomato soup from growing up, and I need to try your recipe out for sure. This looks like a hug in a bowl! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    October 20, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    5 stars
    Nothing is better than homemade tomato soup with fresh tomatoes from the garden Kathy! Perfect with a side of grilled cheese, right? Need to get this on our soup menu!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 21, 2019 at 4:49 am

      A grilled cheese sandwich is perfect with a bowl of tomato soup!

      Reply
  3. Valentina says

    October 18, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    What a lovely soup. How have I never added carrots to a tomato soup?? I love that. This sounds so delicious and it really packs in the nutrients. I love it. 🙂 ~Valentina

    Reply
  4. Kelly | Foodtasia says

    October 18, 2019 at 2:08 am

    5 stars
    Kathy, such a beautiful soup! How I'd love to dip in a grilled cheese sandwich! Your garden tomatoes are gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 18, 2019 at 5:33 am

      Thanks, Kelly! I think tomato soup is pure comfort food!

      Reply
  5. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    October 17, 2019 at 6:45 am

    5 stars
    I am a huge tomato soup fan! Love the idea of doing it in the slow cooker! Easy and delicious - my kind of meal!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 17, 2019 at 3:44 pm

      I do love tomato soup!

      Reply
  6. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    October 17, 2019 at 6:13 am

    5 stars
    I love a good tomato soup and this one would be absolutely perfect today for lunch...especially paired with a grilled cheese! Happy weekend ahead, Kathy 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 17, 2019 at 3:44 pm

      Nothing better than a bowl of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich.

      Reply
  7. Heaven says

    September 30, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    I love a good soup. Tomato is one of my favorites. Found you on foodgawker.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 30, 2015 at 5:08 pm

      This is an amazing soup!

      Reply
  8. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    September 11, 2015 at 12:29 am

    This slow cooked tomato soup looks so comforting and deeeelicious, Kathy!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 11, 2015 at 5:17 am

      The perfect comfort food! Thanks!!!

      Reply
  9. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    September 09, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    slow cooking adds so much flavor, isn't it? The soup looks lovely! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 11, 2015 at 5:17 am

      Slow cooking seems to just perform magic in the oven!

      Reply
  10. Vanessa @ VanessaBaked says

    September 09, 2015 at 5:45 am

    Your tomatoes look beautiful! That white bowl is so pretty, too! Looks great! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 09, 2015 at 6:47 pm

      Thanks, Vanessa!

      Reply
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