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    Home > Recipe Index > Gluten free > Vitamix Tomato Soup

    Vitamix Tomato Soup

    Published: Sep 22, 2016 · Modified: Aug 25, 2022 by Nicki Sizemore · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This easy homemade Vitamix tomato soup gets made right in the blender! It's light and silky yet creamy and bright, with a flavor that's as sophisticated as it is nostalgic. The soup comes together in minutes and and it can be made year-round.

    Two bowls of tomato soup on a wooden serving bowl, with a grilled cheese sandwich alongside.

    Tomato soup has always had a special place in my heart. I can't count the number of Campbells cans that I slurped up as a kid, usually alongside a box of club crackers or a grilled cheese. Was it a marketing campaign that linked tomato soup to dreary days? If so, it worked.

    Vitamix tomato soup

    As soon as the weather starts to chill and darken, tomato soup is what I crave. But I no longer enjoy the metallic and faded taste of canned soup. Luckily this from-scratch, easy Vitamix tomato soup is nearly as easy to make, has a bright, fresh flavor, and retains all of the warm fuzziness of my childhood memories.

    Overhead shot of a hand grabbing a bowl of tomato soup, with a Vitamix container alongside.

    Key ingredients

    Instead of relying on fresh tomatoes, which are soon to become pale and pasty supermarket duds, this easy tomato soup is made with canned whole tomatoes, meaning it can even be made in the deep, dark days of winter. I prefer whole tomatoes (San Marzano if you can find them) over diced because they have a sweeter flavor (an insider once told me that the "second grade" tomatoes are used in the diced cans).

    Process shot showing the tomato soup ingredients in a Vitamix blender.

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    The tomatoes are blended with garlic, shallot, herbs and broth. A touch of tomato paste gives the soup depth, and a swirl of heavy cream (or you could use cashew cream for a non-dairy alternative) rounds out the edges and makes the soup feel like satin. The recipe can be completely prepared (cooked and all!) in a Vitamix! If you don't have a Vitamix, you can whiz it up in a regular blender then simmer it quickly on the stovetop.

    Process shot showing the creamy tomato soup in the Vitamix blender.

    Serving suggestions

    This homemade tomato soup is perfect for those busy nights when you don’t know what in the h-a-y to make for dinner. Serve it alongside these oven grilled cheese sandwiches, and I promise you that the whole family will be delighted. It’s also a delicious school or work lunch when packed in thermoses, preferably with some crusty bread for dipping.

    Hand dipping a grilled cheese sandwich into a bowl of tomato soup.

    Pull on a sweater, dig in a spoon, and let this tomato soup welcome you to the season. Ahh fall, I’m ready for you.

    Tips for this recipe:

    • This soup can be completely blended AND cooked in a Vitamix (!!), but if you don't have one you can blend it up in a regular blender then simmer the soup on the stove. 
    • Don't be tempted to add more garlic and shallot - a little goes a long way!

    *This post contains Amazon and other affiliate links to products I use and love (from which I earn income, at no cost to you). Thank you or supporting From Scratch Fast!

    Other Vitamix recipes to try:

    Check out all my easy, wholesome Vitamix Recipes, including:

    • Chilled Cucumber Soup
    • Easy Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Black Bean Brownies
    • Chocolate Quinoa Cake with Cocoa Whipped Cream Frosting
    • Banana Oat Blender Pancakes, and more!

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    Bowl of Vitamix tomato soup on a wooden serving board.
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    Vitamix Tomato Soup

    Canned, whole tomatoes provide the base for this creamy soup. They get blended with a few aromatics (the quantities look puny, but a little goes a long way) and a swirl of heavy cream, which rounds out the edges and makes the soup feel like satin (cashew cream would be a delicious non-dairy alternative). You can blend and cook the soup right in a Vitamix, but if you don’t have one, simply blend the soup in a regular blender then heat it on the stovetop. Feel free to swap out the fresh thyme and rosemary for ⅛ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning mix. Try the soup with these prep-ahead Oven Grilled Cheese Sandwiches!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: blender tomato soup, easy tomato soup recipe, vitamix tomato soup
    Servings: 4 (Makes 5 cups)
    Author: Nicki Sizemore

    Ingredients

    • 1 28- ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes
    • ½ cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth, or water
    • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped shallot
    • ½ garlic clove
    • ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
    • ⅛ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
    • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ tablespoon tomato paste
    • ¾ teaspoon sugar
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • ¼ - ½ cup heavy cream

    Instructions

    • Place the tomatoes (with their juices), broth or water, shallot, garlic, thyme, rosemary (if using), oregano, tomato paste and sugar in a blender (use a high-speed blender, such as a Vitamix, if you have one). Season with salt and pepper. Turn the machine on and gradually increase the speed to high. Blend until completely smooth (give it a good minute or two). If you’re using a Vitamix, continue blending until the soup is hot and steam escapes from the lid plug, about 6 minutes. If you’re using a regular blender, transfer the soup to a pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
    • Add the heavy cream (to taste) to the soup. If using a high-speed blender, blend until warmed through, about 5 seconds. If using the stovetop, bring the soup back to a simmer, stirring to incorporate the cream.
    • Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

    Notes

    Do Ahead: The soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
    Tips:
    • This soup can be completely blended AND cooked in a Vitamix (!!), but if you don't have one you can blend it up in a regular blender then simmer the soup on the stove. 
    • Don't be tempted to add more garlic and shallot - a little goes a long way!
    • I love to serve this soup with these oven grilled cheese sandwiches. 
    • Check out all my easy, wholesome Vitamix Recipes, including Chilled Cucumber Soup, Easy Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting, Black Bean Brownies, Chocolate Quinoa Cake with Cocoa Whipped Cream Frosting, Banana Oat Blender Pancakes and more!

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    Comments

    1. Beth says

      January 25, 2023 at 11:43 am

      4 stars
      Others had said that it was too thin, and I didn't have broth anyway, so I added some Better Than Bouillon with no additional water. Came out so nice and thick!

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        January 25, 2023 at 12:05 pm

        Thanks for your comment, and I'm so glad you enjoyed!

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