by CMRV88, 11/9/2016
Delicious! Smooth and creamy.
by RebaCooks, 10/14/2016
This is a simple, delicious tomato soup recipe! My kids love it too. I enjoy serving it with grilled cheese sandwiches for a nice weekend lunch or an easy weeknight dinner.
by rockhopper77, 8/25/2016
Fabulous soup! I have been juicing Italia and Roma tomatoes and used the fresh juice for this recipe. I love thyme so I added two sprigs. Did not need to puree afterwards. Garnished with a dollop of sour cream along with some fresh chopped basil and dill. My husband and I are hooked!!
by Mahweikeong, 7/2/2016
Delicious! My 4 four year old daughter loves it and requests it all the time! It is probably her favorite soup and she loves soup! I make it following the recipe pretty exactly.
It is a staple in our house and we often put it in a thermos and grab a baguette for a great lunch on the go.
by DaisyF, 2/17/2016
I followed recipe as written, but, found I needed to add more butter for the roux.
I also passed cooled soup through food mill to remove any seeds and then used immersion blender in the pot.
I used home jarred tomatoes, and I just crushed them with my hands.
Beautiful results. Enjoyed by all.
by 1newskibum, 1/28/2016
Super easy. Only addition was about half cup of 1/2 and 1/2. Takes no time at all to make! YUM
by MamaInTheBoonies, 1/27/2016
Excellent recipe! So easy and delicious! I like hearty chunky soup so I did not puree the soup at the end, plus I added an extra can of diced tomatoes. Super fantastic recipe!
by MamaInTheBoonies, 1/27/2016
Excellent recipe! So easy and delicious! I like hearty chunky soup so I did not puree the soup at the end, plus I added an extra can of diced tomatoes. Super fantastic recipe!
by dkroft, 1/27/2016
This is a classic for very good reason!
by Pattypal, 1/24/2016
Really worth making. I added some cayenne pepper, a little dried oregano and a small amount of cream. Wonderful!
by Softgold, 12/13/2015
I used tomatoes sauce because it has 10 MG sodium. Also used a little Italian seasoning. This was so good. We have been looking for a tomatoe soup recipe. This is going to be the one for us. Delicious and rich and creamy. So very good.
by bobbers, 8/12/2015
really liked making this soup, I make everything with the understanding that I will tweak it to suit our tastes. I had no thyme so I used basil and oregano and I added a bit of ground cloves. Lovely, silky, flavourful soup!
by maritzadjs, 2/24/2015
Love it
by user-4561150, 2/19/2015
I used 5 garlic cloves, and I subbed coconut oil for the olive oil (olive oil should not be cooked). I added a little extra salt. I also took the leaves off of the Thyme and put them in the soup and didn't strain them out. I added a little extra pepper. Super yummy! What I love about soups, if you don't think it has enough flavor, it's easy to adapt the recipe to your own wants. Oh, I also used one can of regular tomatoes, and one can of fire roasted. Loved this!
by user-4556679, 2/18/2015
I would not recommend this recipe if flavor is important to you.. It was so bland and flavorless, and I couldn't even doctor it to make it edible.... Went down the drain. Very disappointing, don't recommend this recipe at all.
by Ladyfresh, 1/24/2015
This is a great recipe. Added Italian Seasoning, garlic, and some heavy cream and it came out amazing. Saving this one for sure!
by user-4371956, 1/15/2015
This is the 4th time I've made this soup. Absolute winner! I decided to double it and freeze the rest. I use a hand held blender stick, so much easier and more efficient than putting it in a blender.
by jcraws, 1/2/2015
Loved it. Will be making it again soon. Very good food for a cold winter.
by user-4214744, 12/3/2014
I really love this soup recipe. I use fire roasted tomatoes most of the time and I only add a pinch of sugar.
by user-4214076, 12/3/2014
Probably the best, simple tomato soup I've ever had. I omitted the thyme and added a tbs of basil because that's how my husband and I both prefer it. It's thick and rich without the extra calories from cream or dairy. Love! I will be making this for every cold/rainy day!
by foodie5, 11/14/2014
Outstanding, just as is.
by Mainemary, 11/11/2014
Easy, fast and delicious. If you like tomato soup, this recipe is a keeper--it took 5 minutes to throw together and 40 minutes to cook. We garnished our bowls with the suggested fresh herbs and a small scoop of goat cheese--incredible. I'll be making this again soon.
by TheFamilyCook, 10/5/2014
Delicious! I cheated and used a 28oz. can of crushed tomatoes and did not purée anything. I also omitted one of the tablespoons of olive oil to reduce the calories and fat a little bit. It was still divine. My very picky kids even asked for seconds despite it having onions (which would normally cause a great deal of complaining). I served it along side a basket of yeast rolls (the frozen kind that you just thaw and bake) and I put a little bit of mozzarella cheese on top as garnish. This recipe has earned itself the status of becoming a "regular" in our household.
by DesertBaroness, 9/8/2014
This soup was very delicious. I added a tablespoon of tomato paste to boost the flavor a bit. Nice texture too! I used an immersion blender to finish the soup. Definitely making again!
by user-3794975, 9/3/2014
Delicious compliment to a standard or course meal. :)
by user-3214074, 7/27/2014
Delicious! Will make again for sure!
by user-3214074, 7/27/2014
Delicious! Will make again for sure!
by gooseypants, 4/25/2014
This recipe is a staple in our house -- I make it every two weeks without fail. It's just perfect!
by LArcher, 4/15/2014
Super easy and very creamy once blended. Served the soup with homemade sourdough pretzels and jalapeno bean cakes. Very satisfying dinner!
by Darkbeerlover, 1/25/2014
OMG!!! This is such a fabulous full-flavored tomato soup. You can add anything to this...more herbs, roasted peppers etc. I can't wait for summer tomatoes to roast and use in this soup. It is yummy!
by Freshingredient, 11/6/2013
A definite 5 star soup! Both easy and satisfying without dragging out the emulsion mixer!! I will make this part of my family staple.
by LibelProf, 10/28/2013
I've made this simple and tasty soup twice, and I will make it many more times. Use good quality tomatoes, and wait until the second day to eat it if you can. On the first day, I ate it plain with fresh basil and on the second I added cooked brown rice and parmesan. An immersion blender makes life easier, though the end product probably won't be quite as smooth. This soup is comfort food, no doubt about it. It's like Campbell's, but much, much better and almost as easy.
by ljskitchen, 10/18/2013
Easy and delicious. Used 2 sprigs of fresh basil instead of thyme. Could've used 3 or four for some more flavor, but the soup really didn't need it.
by Stacey79, 9/8/2013
Best tomato soup we ever had! My husband especially like this soup. I made it with fresh tomatoes and cooked them down, then followed the rest of the cooking directions. I also added fire roasted artichokes and blended it all together. We will be having this again very soon. It's tomato season!
by Jason123, 6/6/2013
So delicious! I've made it several times since it came out and can't believe I've never rated it. Fire roasted tomatoes definitely add to the flavour as well as a pinch of red chili flakes.
by msrissg25, 2/28/2013
Just made this today. I used 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock and the other 1 1/2 cups of vegtable stock. It came out lovely!! Looking forward to lunch tomorrow!
by larodwick, 4/20/2012
Fantastic! I have made it twice now. Used San Marzano canned tomatoes the first time and it came out a little too sweet. The second time I used regular canned romas and only 1/4 tsp sugar. Gave it a few shakes of red chili flakes and a bit more thyme and blended with immersion blender. Will be a staple from now on!
by schuggie, 2/13/2012
I've made this recipe several times and it comes out great every time. Easy and so delicious.
by BRF2011, 11/29/2011
I have yet to find a recipe that I don't like on Fine Cooking. From the Beef Bouguinon to this very simple tomato soup, they are all amazing! This soup was so simple to make and yet so full of flavor. It was a great healthy hit!
by MidwesternFoodie, 10/24/2011
THIS is THE tomato soup recipe I've been looking for!! I've tried a few and they're a little "different" or funky. This one is definitely "classic". I was a bit concerned that I would need to add butter or cream or herbs to kick it up but it was perfect as written! Served it with Garlic-Rubbed Grilled Cheese with Prosciutto and Tomatoes from this site---fabulous! Will definitely do again!
by twood, 9/18/2011
Super simple, yet full of flavor. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was with so few ingredients and have already made it twice now.
by jfk66, 3/29/2011
This was not quite there but it might be the canned tomatoes we have in Jordan. My husband is a tomato soup maniac and he agreed it was bland but the texture was good. I'm going to search for better tomatoes and see if that makes a difference. This is the closest we've come to that tomato soup flavor and texture so I'll keep working with it It also should be lower in sodium than canned, of course.
by Pam120603, 1/27/2011
Delicious! This was just so good I couldn't believe the wonderful flavor using canned tomatoes. What a time saver! I used fire-roasted tomatoes for a different flavor. This is now a regular in my house.
by rachelvng, 1/7/2011
Delicious, easy to make and easily adaptable. I used the sour-cream/cheese garnish but I'll be experimenting with others.
by Chelsea_in_Victoria, 8/30/2010
Amazing - bang on for a perfect tomato soup. I'm amazed at how smooth and rich it was with a roux rather than cream. Definitely 5* - thanks FC & Perla Meyers for another hit to add to my rotation!!
by butterscotch, 7/21/2010
Wonderful! For many years I made Craig Claiborne's "savory tomato soup" from the NY Times Cookbook. After trying this recipe, I couldn't go back to my old favorite. This has such bright flavor and is so easy to make.
by Chefsallycam, 10/27/2009
Just terrifc. Simple and satisfying for a great lunch in an hour. I used dried herbs as I was out of fresh. Splashed in a bit of half and half at the end, and garnished with a little thinned pesto. Served with a grilled cheese sandwich using Manchego on sourdough. Perfect! Thanks Fine Cooking and Perla Meyers.
by Chefsallycam, 10/27/2009
Just terrifc. Simple and satisfying for a great lunch in an hour. I used dried herbs as I was out of fresh. Splashed in a bit of half and half at the end, and garnished witha little thinned pesto. Served with griled cheese using Manchego. Perfect! Thanks Fine Cooking and Perla Meyers.
by Yonaloo1, 10/5/2009
Loved it! Used fresh farmers market tomatoes, but good to know I can use canned in this recipe this winter. The sour cream, etc. garnish was really nice--I used chopped fresh basil since I had it on hand--yummy! Looking forward to the leftovers tonight!
by 2Chows, 7/23/2009
Easy, quick and much healthier than store bought soups with high fructose corn syrup. I was looking for a good cream of tomato soup to serve with grilled colby cheese sandwiches on sesame semolina bread. I have tried several recipes and this one is so good that it does not need cream or milk blended into it (although it is easy to add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt to the top). The taste of the canned tomatoes really makes a difference. We like Die Fratelli whole tomatoes, which has 90 mg sodium and 5 g sugar per 1/2 cup serving, better than the Muir Glen with 260 mg sodium and 3 g sugar. Cooks Illustrated recommends Progresso tomatoes with basil packed in juice (NOT the one with puree), but I have not tried that one yet.
by chloesmom, 1/2/2009
this is one of the best soup recipes I have ever had! Everyone asks for the recipe!
by lobsterwoman, 10/21/2008
This soup is outstanding. Great flavor, quick and easy. I made it exactly as written but used my immersion blender. Served with the cheese toasts from FC tomato bisque recipe and a nice tossed salad...my friends wouldn't leave the house without these recipes.
by whatscooking, 5/21/2008
This is a great, simple recipe for tomato soup. Easy to put together and so much better than anything you could buy. And using canned tomatoes makes it even more practical for any day.
by bookwyrm73, 4/17/2008
This is such a wonderful recipe, made with items that most of us keep on hand. I already have two batches in the freezer.
by mowgli, 2/11/2008
This is a wonderful and VERY easy soup - ready in under 1 hour. Good, fire roasted tomatoes make the flavor. I use an immersion blender - and leave it a bit chunky. Great!
by lpicc, 1/25/2008
I love tomato soup but have never made it myself before mainly because I didn't want to spend a lot of time preparing fresh tomatoes. What a surprise to find a recipe that is so easy and quick and delicious even though it was made with canned tomatoes. Definitely much better than any canned soup I've ever had. I garnished it with the sour cream, goat cheese and parmesan mixture which further enhanced the flavor. I didn't have any chives so I used scallions instead which seemed to work fine.
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