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    Vitamix Tomato Soup Recipe Index

    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. Steph says

      January 09, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      4 stars
      Fantastic flavor but came out more watery than i was expecting-- was hoping it would be thicker.
      I did add fresh basil as well, which was yummy & then topped it with mozzarella. This was my first time using my new vitamix soup setting. I also didn't have the lid secured & about 1/4 of the liquid spilled out, so I'm not sure if that's why it was watery. Is there anything to do to thicken it? Thanks! Will make again.

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        January 10, 2022 at 10:03 am

        Hi Steph! For a thicker soup, you can strain out the juices from the can of tomatoes - just be sure to save the juices. Blend the soup and add some of the juices back into the soup until you get the consistency you like. Happy cooking!

        Reply
        • Steph says

          January 10, 2022 at 2:08 pm

          5 stars
          great tip! thank you, i will try that! i definitely enjoyed this dish & currently enjoying the leftovers. yummy!

        • Sandy says

          March 01, 2022 at 12:40 pm

          5 stars
          I added 2 T of corn starch and it thickened up nicely.

        • Nicki Sizemore says

          March 01, 2022 at 4:00 pm

          Hi Sandy, thank you for sharing!

      • Brad says

        February 05, 2022 at 2:27 pm

        You could also add some fresh bread chunks. This is a pretty common practice, especially in Mediterranean recipes.

        Reply
    2. Abigail p says

      January 02, 2022 at 11:07 am

      Thank you so much! I made it last night and my household loved it so much they want me to make it again tonight! Very simple, easy ingredients that you can just whip up soup in no time! I’m dying to know where you got your soup bowls though! I love them!

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        January 05, 2022 at 1:14 pm

        Hi Abigail, I'm so glad you loved the soup! The bowls are from Anthropologie. I bought them several years ago so am not sure if they're still available, but we love them!

        Reply
    3. Linda Niedzwiecki says

      November 29, 2021 at 8:44 am

      can you please tell me at what temperature you roast the canned tomatoes at and for how long. thank you in advance
      Linda Niedzwiecki

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        November 29, 2021 at 8:52 am

        Hi Linda! The canned tomatoes go straight into the soup from the can - there's no need to roast them first. I hope you enjoy the soup!

        Reply
    4. Carly says

      September 29, 2021 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for grilled cheese, and tastes even better the next day!

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        September 30, 2021 at 1:01 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed the soup, Carly! I agree; it gets even better with time. 😊

        Reply
    5. Mike Wallen says

      September 06, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      I'm trying this recipe tonight with fresh picked tomatoes. But I don't have any cream. It's Labor day, and I live in a rural area, and all stores are closed, unless I make a 60 mile round trip. But I do have plain yogurt on hand, would that work?
      Sour cream?

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        September 07, 2021 at 8:29 am

        Hi Mike, I haven't tested this soup with yogurt but I don't think the flavors would meld well (the tanginess of the yogurt would compete with the acid in the tomatoes). Instead, you can simply omit the heavy cream altogether. For a bit more richness, you can add more olive oil to taste. I hope this helps, and good luck!

        Reply
        • Doni says

          August 24, 2022 at 5:47 pm

          4 stars
          MORE olive oil? I don’t see any olive oil in this recipe….

        • Nicki Sizemore says

          August 25, 2022 at 7:44 am

          HI Doni, could you clarify your question? There's no olive oil noted in the recipe or in the instructions. Let me know if I can be of help!

        • Neal Watts says

          September 21, 2022 at 8:13 am

          5 stars
          Nicki, I love this soup. You say here that “For a bit more richness, you can add more olive oil to taste.”. Is that an option I missed? I’m guessing a couple of tablespoons?
          Thank you so much!

        • Nicki Sizemore says

          September 21, 2022 at 10:21 am

          Hi Neal, I'm so glad you love the soup!! If you decide not to add the heavy cream you can add a bit of olive instead for richness. I would start with 1 tablespoon. Give it a taste and add more if desired. Enjoy!

      • Doina says

        May 29, 2022 at 9:39 am

        You can always add a boiled potato to thicken the soup. I am vegan and this works beautifully.

        Reply
        • Nicki Sizemore says

          May 30, 2022 at 11:49 am

          That's a great tip!

    6. Julie B says

      September 05, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      This was a fantastic recipe!
      Instead of canned tomatoes, I measured out 28 oz of garden fresh tomatoes (skins removed) and added 1/2 tsp salt since canned have more sodium. I also used all fresh herbs including the addition of basil after adjusting the amounts in the recipe for the dried herbs (~1 tblsp of fresh for 1 tsp dried). The best tomato soup I’ve had! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        September 06, 2021 at 9:09 am

        Hi Julie, thank you so much for these fantastic tips! I love that you used garden tomatoes since they're in season. Happy cooking!

        Reply
    7. Lisa says

      September 01, 2021 at 9:08 pm

      Is the cream added after it’s cooked in Vitamix?

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        September 02, 2021 at 9:18 am

        Hi Lisa! Yes, the cream is added after the soup has been cooked in the Vitamix. You'll blend it in at the end and let the machine run for a few seconds longer, just until the cream is heated through. I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    8. sue b says

      March 24, 2021 at 1:35 pm

      Simply Delicious!! Used San Marzano whole canned tomatoes - the finished product has a bright fresh taste.
      Used my Vitamix on the soup setting. Very easy to prepare with great results.
      Will make again.

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        March 24, 2021 at 4:26 pm

        Hi Sue, thank you for your comment, and I'm so happy to hear you liked the soup!

        Reply
    9. Julie says

      February 27, 2021 at 8:33 am

      Can you make this soup and then can it for future use?

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        February 27, 2021 at 9:00 am

        Hi Julie, I'm not an expert in canning so am not sure if this soup would be safe to can. However, it freezes beautifully without the cream! (Add the cream when you heat up the soup.)

        Reply
        • Missy Blackman says

          March 01, 2021 at 6:10 pm

          CanI substitute the heavy cream to make it plant based? Or simply leave it out?

        • Nicki Sizemore says

          March 01, 2021 at 6:34 pm

          Hi Missy, you can absolutely leave it out or use cashew cream (my favorite!). I hope you enjoy!

    10. Kris Culliton says

      February 01, 2021 at 9:31 pm

      Any nutritional information for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Tiffani says

        February 03, 2022 at 2:52 pm

        4 stars
        It's 98 calories per cup using 1/2 cup half and half, or 162 calories per cup using 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream.

        Reply
    11. Tia says

      January 26, 2021 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this tonight in our new Vitamix, and added some basil (our staple ingredient in almost everything- it was amazing! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        January 27, 2021 at 9:10 am

        Hi Tia, thank you for your comment, and I'm so happy you all liked the soup! 🙂

        Reply
    12. garnett jaeger says

      December 02, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      jaegerre@msn.com
      Hi wondering if there was a substitute for the tomato paste?

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        December 03, 2020 at 9:02 am

        Hi there! While there's not a simple swap for the tomato paste, you can try omitting it completely. The soup won't be quite as rich or complex, but I suspect it will still taste good. Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
      • Emily Buss says

        January 17, 2021 at 4:55 pm

        Can you double the recipe and still put it all on the vitamix or will that be too full, do you think? We are a family of 5 with 3 hungry teenagers!

        Reply
        • Casey says

          January 17, 2021 at 6:17 pm

          5 stars
          I love this recipe! I double it but do it in two batches.

        • Nicki Sizemore says

          January 19, 2021 at 9:45 am

          Thank you, Casey!

        • Nicki Sizemore says

          January 19, 2021 at 9:44 am

          Hi Emily! You can absolutely double the recipe, but I'd suggest blending it in batches, depending on the size of your Vitamix. I hope you all enjoy!

    13. Kelly A Cormier says

      December 02, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      This turned out well in my Vitamix on Soup mode. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        December 02, 2020 at 1:17 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    14. Brady says

      September 22, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      I have SO MANY tomatoes (specifically romas) sitting on my counter... Can I use those in lieu of canned? and them maybe freeze the soup?

      Reply
      • Nicki Sizemore says

        September 22, 2016 at 2:19 pm

        Some of the students in my Craftsy class have successfully made it with about 6-8 plum tomatoes (you want a meaty tomato), but I haven't tried it (the damn chipmunks KILLED our tomato harvest this year!). Alternatively, you can quarter the tomatoes, roast them with a bit of EVOO, garlic and perhaps some fresh herbs, then use those for the soup (you can also freeze roasted tomatoes, which are fabulous in soups, stews and sauces in the middle of winter). Good luck!

        Reply
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