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Don't get in a rut with your tomato soup making. Tomato Soup is quick, versatile and easy to make. It is also great value for money. There are lots of fantastic tomato soup recipes you can cook that are tasty and easy to create. These 25 recipes with recipes from around the world show there is a lot you can do with the basic tomato soup recipe. And you can cook them with fresh tomatoes or tinned ingredients depending on the recipe and what you have available. Many of the recipes are easy to freeze as well so you can make in advance and use them when you are in a hurry or take them to work. This post aims to bring together a variety of warming delicious soups for you to enjoy and experiment with. 25 Of the Best Tomato Soup Recipes on the Net My sister and I were comparing soup recipes recently. My favourite tomato soup is cream of tomato. I don't mind chunky ingredients. While my sister prefers her soups mild and delicate and only smooth. This made me think about soups and how we tend to stick to the same old ones. So I decided to investigate further. Just how many different kinds soup recipes are there? And maybe experiment with some of my own too. Below is a selection of some of the best soup recipes on the net according to those who have tried them, made by food bloggers. Don't just create a plain tomato soup, why not spice it up with one of these recipes? Why Not Make These 5 Easy Homemade Tomato Soups? 1 A Simple & Healthy Homemade Tomato Soup https://pinchofyum.com/simple-homemade-tomato-soup You cant go far wrong with a recipe from Pinch of Yum, Linsay does some fantastic recipes although some are much more complex, this is a simple homemade soup that is delicious. Warning for Vegetarians: This is not a vegetarian soup though. If you want to turn it vegetarian a recommendation from one of Linsay's readers was to try replacing the bacon with smoked salt. I think this is a great idea. 2 A Tomato and Basil Soup Recipe with a Secret Ingredient http://littlespicejar.com/secret-ingredient-tomato-basil-soup/ Ooh, a secret ingredient how intriguing. I love to see peoples ingenuity when creating recipes as you can always adapt ideas for your own uses. I'm not giving the game away though you will need to read the recipe to see for yourself what that ingredient is and why it works. 3 Rich and Creamy Cream of Tomato Soup This is the one that no one seems to be able to pull off. Or maybe it's just the low-fat version that is difficult. I admit that for years my favourite soups was the shop bought Heinz Cream of Tomato Soup. Rich and creamy and sweet (due to sugar overkill). It is perfect for popping in a flask for long cold walks on the moors or a trip up to the allotment. (Hmm, maybe its the locations rather than the soup?) Becuase I liked this one I never really bothered with making my own. They just didn't seem the same. It wasn't until I read another blog (sorry to the author I don't remember now which one) that I realised my thinking was all wrong. They said why try to create the shop bought one when you can make so many more tomato soups with much better tastes. As proven by the variety of soups included in this post. Then when I did the Virgin Diet my tastes changed and my sugar research showed that shop bought soups rely too much on added sugar and not enough on ingredient combinations. Of course, the sweetness of the sugar can be used combined with the tangy flavour of the tomatoes however there is far too much sugar in most shop bought soups these days. A scary amount, in fact, and that explained why I like many others like them so much. Even so, I am still in pursuit of that creaminess. Maybe I need to do some experimenting. So in the meantime, I have included another example of this, a very popular and authentic tomato soup created by "Homemade with Mess". What do you think, have they succeeded in creating the perfect cream of tomato soup? I'd love to see what you think of this soup in the comments section. https://homemadewithmess.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/cream-of-tomato-soup-that-could-rival-heinz/ http://www.whiteriverkitchens.co.uk/how-to-thicken-soup/ 4 Make This Easy Fresh Tomato and Ginger Soup http://www.whiteriverkitchens.co.uk/quick-and-easy-tomato-soup-recipe-with-fresh-tomatoes/ This is a simple one from WRK. It fills my favourite criteria it is simple and quick to make and it is made with fresh ingredients and it is economical. It is not ideal for those that like things really spicy. The spicy section below would be the best place to look for recipes to suit you. 5 Coming Soon - Smoked Paprika Tomato Soup I've been experimenting again. My sister is keen on paprika, it is a spice I don't use so much so I bought it and have been adding it to a few things just for fun and without any real plan. So, I thought I would create a soup with it. Smoked Paprika is a warm and smoky spice which is ideal for cosying up on those cold winter day with a soup. My sister is going to taste test this recipe for me before I publish it. Note: The spicy red pepper soup (No 6) And the Bacon soup 15 below also uses paprika is you like that smoky feel. Warm Up With These Spicy Tomato Soups for Cold Days 6 A Spicy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup Recipe http://gillianskitchen.com/spicy-roast-red-pepper-and-tomato-soup/ This is the perfect soup for a cold winters day, it's spicy flavour isn't too strong and is just enough to warm you. Roasting the vegetables first gives it a different flavour than just cooking on the hob. 7 Warm Up With The Spicy Lentil and Tomato Soup This spicy lentil and tomato soup is a perfect example of how to use lentils to thicken the soup and add extra goodness to your soup making it more filling. It is perfect for those that like more spice in their food with a good mix of Indian spices. Spicy Lentil & Tomato Soup 8 A Spicy Indian Tomato Soup Resturant Style http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/tomato-soup-recipe-restaurant-style/ This is a unique tomato soup that Dassana has been making since her teens. She says it outdoes the restaurant soups. It has simple ingredients, but it is the way it is cooked that makes the difference. The author also gives you dairy-free alternative suggestions. 9 A Simple to Make Spicy Bean and Tomato Soup* https://feedmephoebe.com/summer-black-bean-soup-corn-tomatoes/ I like this one because it is quick and easy to make. There are very few ingredients and they are the ones you'd likely already have. However, for me, the corn is a no-no as most corn is GMO these days. This soup is perfect for those who are gluten-free, vegan or the vegetarians. 10 Spicy Tomato Soup Recipe With Fresh Tomatoes This is one for my nephew. The spicier and hotter the better as far he is concerned. The 2 tablespoons of Tabasco sauce may be too much for some would be perfect for him. You have been warned lol. Note: Nicky uses tinned tomatoes however I prefer to make soup with fresh so simply swap for fresh tomatoes. Spicy Tomato Soup Recipe 5 Delicious Tomato Soups with Meat or Poultry to Make For a true meal, you need to add your protein with either meat or other proteins here we use meat. 11 Easy Rich & Creamy Tomato and Chicken Soup https://www.jaysbakingmecrazy.com/2017/03/27/paleo-creamy-chicken-tomato-soup/ This garlic free creamy chicken and tomato soup is really easy to make and is tasty. (Although it does have olive oil with an infusion of garlic) This soup is ideal for those who suffer from IBS, who want to reduce any intolerance, as this is a low FODMAP (difficult to digest foods) recipe. For the rest of us, it is a great soup that can be enjoyed all year round. 12 Filling Tomato and Chorizo Soup Recipe http://thesundaybest.com.au/hearty-tomato-chorizo-soup/ Australia isn't somewhere that those of us in the UK immediately associate with the cold or the need for a warming soup. Yet Monique felt the need during heavy rain. This tomato and smoked sausage soup is a thick chunky proper meal type soup. It is made with risoni, which I confess I had to look up as I have never heard of it. At first glance it looks like rice, however, it is, in fact, a pasta made to look like rice. I have found nothing like this none of the UK supermarkets recognise it, that is because in the UK it is known as Orzo pasta. Ah ha, we have a breakthrough. Yay. I wanted to include this soup as it is a whole meal in itself even though it only has a few ingredients. If you cant get hold of silverbeet you can substitute it with spinach or chard. 13 Hearty Beefy Tomato Soup For a Filling Dinner http://writtenreality.com/beef-tomato-soup-recipe/ 14 Easy to Make One Pot Chicken, Spinach & Tortellini Tomato Soup This is a lovely soup with the chicken and tortellini combination. Although there are 11 ingredients they are mostly things that would be in the cupboards anyway if you keep them stocked with herbs etc. If you don't have tortellini you can really replace with another filled pasta like ravioli which is easy to get in tins if you don't want fresh. At a push, I'd just use tubed pasta. I'd also used uncooked chicken and put it in for cooking at the start. One Pot Chicken, Spinach & Tortellini Tomato Soup 15 Smoked Fresh Tomato and Bacon Soup https://reluctantentertainer.com/smoked-tomato-bacon-soup/ A lovely combination of smoked paprika and bacon make this a flavourful warming soup ideal for any occasion. 4 Easy Tomato and Pasta Soups Make a Cheap Meal for You For tomato soups nos, 15 to 19 are made with added pasta. The advantages of adding pasta to tomato soup is that adds bulk and is much more filling than tomatoes alone. This then becomes more of a meal in its own right. Note: Some of the other recipes in other sections with meat etc also have added pasta if you are looking for a more substantial soup. 16 Simple 4 Ingredient Tomato and Tortellini Soup https://www.foodiecrush.com/tomato-basil-tortellini-soup/ What I like about this soup is its simplicity. If you are in a rush and a tinned soup isn't quite enough this adds to it to make a better meal. You can easily replace the Dole Roasted Garlic Tomato Basil Soup with another brand. Really though this could easily be created without the tinned soup. This would make a great vegetarian soup but perhaps would need adapting for vegan. 17 One Pot Tomato Soup With Pasta (Tortellini) https://www.galonamission.com/one-pot-creamy-tomato-tortellini-soup/ This is very easy to make tortellini soup is rich and creamy it is perfect for chilly days. This is a fantastic one-pot soup that you can pop into the slow cooker if you want so that it is done when you get home. 18 Tomato Soup With Pasta and Chickpeas https://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/11/chickpea-pasta-soup/ This is a simple to make full of flavour soup with all the goodness of chickpeas. A delight of soft, chewy and crunchy in one bowl. 19 Easy Acini Di Pepe Pasta Tomato Soup https://bellyfull.net/2013/01/07/easy-tomato-soup-with-grilled-gruyere-croutons/ This is a delicious soup with a dramatic flavour and grilled cheese croutons. Try These 6 Simple Tomato and Vegetable Soups For soups nos 20-25 I have picked vegetable and tomatoes. These give a huge range of tasty and healthy meals that are often vegetarian and many are also gluten free although check your ingredients and adapt as necessary. 20 Fresh Carrot and Tomato Soup Recipe https://www.budgetbytes.com/2010/07/garden-tomato-soup/ Carrot and tomato in a soup is a combination my sister particularly loves. It is easy to make and doesn't take too long to cook. Converted Ingredients from US to UK for the Garden Tomato Soup 59.15ml olive oil 1.8kg or about 5 medium ripe tomatoes or 473.2ml stock 14.79g plain breadcrumbs 3g loosely packed fresh basil 21 A Sweet and Hot Tomato and Chilli Soup* http://scottishmum.com/2016/04/soupmaker-recipe-sweet-spud-and-chilli-tomato/ This is an interesting soup with the sweet and hot mix of flavours combined to make a soup for lovers of hotter soups. 22 Healthy Warming Vegetable Soup Ideal for Winter Warmers https://www.cookingclassy.com/vegetable-soup/ Tomatoes play less of a role for this hearty vegetable soup. It is more balanced between the different types of vegetables. 23 Warming Fire Roasted Tomato & Vegetable Soup http://www.nutritiouseats.com/fire-roasted-tomato-vegetable-soup/ This is a very quick to make soup recipe. It only has 2 lines of instructions. Unfortunately, this recipe uses fire roasted tomatoes which have a distinct and unique flavour that is difficult to reproduce. Unfortunately, we don't seem to be able to get fire roasted tomatoes here in the UK so the general advice is to use normal tomatoes and instead add Liquid Smoke. Liquid smoke will add smokiness and sweetness to the mix. Alternatively, you can use sun-dried tomatoes or even roast them in the oven. Fire roasted tomatoes taste sweeter and richer than normal tomatoes so this is what you are aiming for in any replacement. For me, this complicates what was a quick and easy meal to make. 24 Easy Tomato and Onion Soup Recipe http://www.foodwellsaid.com/2014/04/french-onion-tomato-soup.html This is a creative combination of two soups, french onion, and tomato. It has simple easy to find ingredients that are easy to buy and substitute. 25 Simple Tomato and Vegetable Soup, Roasted https://bowl-me-over.com/roasted-tomato-vegetable-soup/ This tasty roasted tomato & vegetable soup is easy to prepare and is very warming. t is a chunky soup with roasted tomatoes. Learn How to Thicken Your Soup With This Handy Guide http://www.whiteriverkitchens.co.uk/how-to-thicken-soup/ Weight and Volume Converters You Can Use for These Recipes With these recipes coming from all over the world they have different methods of weighing. Below are some great conversion tools you can use. Convert Me Traditional Oven US to Metric Conversions US Cooking Measurements Conversions In Conclusion, What Do You Think of These Soups? Well, that's it. 25 tomato soup recipes for you to try. I hope you enjoy them and give reviews both here but also on the other sites letting the other food bloggers know what you thought of their creations. There is a huge variety of soups made with tomatoes, each one unique. I'd love to hear how you got on with these recipes. Which one did you love and why? Did you make any changes to suit your own personal tastes? Or were there any that you didn't like so much and why?