How to Make Cream of Tomato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting as a warm bowl of creamy tomato soup on a cold day. The rich flavors of ripe tomatoes combined with the silky texture of the cream make for a truly satisfying and delicious dish. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting appetizer for a dinner party, this cream of tomato soup is sure to please any palate.

Making your own cream of tomato soup allows you to control the flavors and ingredients, giving you a soup that is...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart tomato juice
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 to 1 - cup servings

  • In a Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onions in butter until translucent. Remove from the heat. Stir in the flour so that no lumps remain, then slowly whisk in the tomato juice. Return to the heat and add salt to taste. Cook until just boiling but turn off the heat before it boils. Let cool 10 minutes then slowly stir in milk. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 494mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 521mg