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    Home » Recipes » Lunch » Soup

    Simple Skinny Tomato Soup

    Published: Jan 15, 2015 · Updated: Mar 5, 2022 by Neil 15 Comments

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    A bowl of skinny tomato soup garnished with 2 basil leaves and with a spoon in ready to eat.
    The ultimate comfort food. Low in calories, carbs, fat and cost. This is an all year round easy healthy family tomato soup recipe. It's packed full of flavour and is an excellent aid to weight loss. You'll never want to buy a tinned tomato soup again as this will become your go-to tomato soup recipe! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #soup #tomato #tomatosoup #skinnysoup #lowcaloriesoup #healthy

    It’s simple skinny tomato soup. Low in calories, carbs, fat and cost. This soup is so full of tomato flavour it will make you reluctant to buy any tinned soup ever again!

    A bowl of simple skinny tomato soup garnished with a basil leaf and spoon in. Sliced wholemeal bread and 3 tomatoes in the background.

    This simple skinny tomato soup is exactly what it says on the tin. Except it's not from a tin!

    OK, so you do use tins of tomatoes to make the soup. But otherwise the rest of the contents (and there are few) are not from a tin they’re just basic kitchen staples.

    This simple tomato soup recipe is one of our top comfort foods.

    It’s packed full of antioxidants linked to slowing down the aging process.

    It serves as an excellent source of vitamin A, important for tissue development. And vitamin C, helping to keep our cells healthy.

    Plus it's cholesterol free!

    Not surprising then that it’s one of our favourite and easy to make tomato soups!

    Close up of a bowl of skinny tomato soup with a spoon in and garnished with a sprig of basil.
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    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Hints and Tips On How To Make This Skinny Tomato Soup Recipe
    • FAQ's
    • Equipment
    • Other Comfort Soups Similar To Simple Skinny Tomato Soup
    • Simple Skinny Tomato Soup Recipe
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    • Rate The Recipe

    Ingredients

    • Olive Oil
    • Onion
    • Garlic Cloves
    • Fresh Basil
    • Tomato Puree
    • Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
    • Vegetable Stock / Vegetable Broth
    • Corn Flour
    • Salt & Freshly Grated Black Pepper

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Substitutions

    • Olive Oil - you could use low calorie cooking oil spray instead of the olive oil this would also reduce the calories further. I like to use olive oil myself to keep the soup “authentic”.
    • Onion
    • Garlic Cloves
    • Fresh Basil
    • Tomato Puree - you could use tomato paste.
    • Tinned Chopped Tomatoes - you could use fresh tomatoes if you have time to peel them. I use canned tomatoes to keep this an easy recipe!
    • Vegetable Stock / Vegetable Broth - you could use chicken stock / chicken broth if you don't want this creamy tomato soup to be vegan.
    • Corn Flour - you could use plain flour if you don't want this homemade tomato soup to be gluten free.
    • Salt & Freshly Grated Black Pepper

    Hints and Tips On How To Make This Skinny Tomato Soup Recipe

    • You could use a oil spray instead of olive oil. Although the tomato soup calories are already very low at 123 per serving.
    • This is a skinny soup so don't add sugar if you need to sweeten it. Try a little Stevia instead.
    • To make this an easy tomato soup recipe, tinned tomatoes are used. If you have surplus ripe tomatoes you could use those instead.
    • Once made, allow to cool and store any leftovers of your low calorie tomato soup in a covered container in the fridge.
    • This soup can be frozen and is best portioned into individual containers for convenience before placing in the feezer.

    FAQ's

    Is Tomato Soup Good For Losing Weight?

    Homemade tomato soup is the best tomato soup for weight loss. Provided it's an easy low calorie healthy recipe like this healthy tomato soup recipe, one that doesn't contain any cream / heavy cream and is made with simple ingredients and nothing unnecessary. Then it can help to support weight loss and reduce calorie intake as part of an active lifestyle.

    How Do You Thin Out Tomato Soup?

    If your soup is too thick then stir in a little bit more stock or hot water until your delicious soup reaches the perfect soup consistency and creamy texture you want.

    Do You Put Milk Or Water In Tomato Soup?

    In this soup recipe I haven't added any extra water or milk. I like the taste of the acidity of the tomatoes. But if you want to alter the soup taste to your own preference you can add either. Adding milk will alter the calorie content though.

    How Do You Thicken Up Tomato Soup?

    To thicken this soup I used corn flour. You could use corn starch too. Just stir in a little bit more of this whilst the soup is simmering to reach your desired consistency.

    Equipment

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    • Saucepans
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring jug
    • Chopping board
    • Wooden spoon
    • Garlic press
    • Soup ladle

    This is the set of pans I recommend for cooking with.

    The set includes 16, 18, 20 cm saucepans, 1 x 14 cm milk pan and 1 x 24 cm fry pan.

    The pans are suitable for all hobs including induction.

    They come with a 1-year guarantee which can be extended to a 10-year warranty when you register the product.

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    Other Comfort Soups Similar To Simple Skinny Tomato Soup

    In Scotland at the time of me writing this we are being battered by storms and heavy snow.

    Can you imagine how warming and consoling a bowl of this simple skinny tomato soup is, especially with some freshly baked wholemeal bread at the moment?

    With this low calorie tomato soup recipe it won't add many calories if you have a couple of slices of that crusty bread with this soup!

    If you're looking for other fantastic and easy tomato based budget soup ideas then how about :-

    • Tomato and Courgette Soup - a simple tasty and really easy to make soup. Nutritious and low cost you’ll want to add this to your quick healthy meals list, especially for lunch!
    • Mediterranean Vegetable Soup - just 100 calories per serving and at the same time it’s full of flavour and extremely filling. If you’re feeling that you’ve over indulged a little recently, then this soup is a great aid to weight loss and will help you get right back in shape again!
    • Tomato and green lentil soup - a really rich and satisfying meal in itself. And because it’s so filling, you can be sure that you’ll not be tempted to reach for any unhealthy snacks after a bowl of this amazing soup!
    • Tomato and chorizo soup is the perfect winter warmer. Vibrant and bursting with flavour, this easy low cost rustic soup is just what you need when it's cold outside!
    • This vibrant red pepper tomato and kidney bean soup is really tasty! A real feel good vegan and gluten free soup. Low in calories and fat. An excellent source of fibre!
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    Simple Skinny Tomato Soup Recipe

    Low in calories, carbs, fat and cost. An all year round easy family tomato soup recipe, simply packed full of flavour.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: Italian, vegan, vegetarian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring jug
    • Chopping board
    • Wooden spoon
    • Garlic press
    • Soup ladle

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 large onion chopped
    • 2 cloves of garlic crushed
    • A handful of basil leaves roughly chopped about 10g
    • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
    • 2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes
    • ½ L vegetable stock
    • 1 tablespoon corn flour mixed with 2 tbsp. cold water
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper
    • One or 2 chopped basil leaves for garnish
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • In a large saucepan heat the olive oil, then add the chopped onion and crushed garlic and sauté until softened (about 6 minutes). Stir every now and then, you don’t want the garlic to burn.
    • Add the chopped basil leaves, tomato puree, tinned tomatoes and vegetable stock and stir everything together well.
    • Bring the soup mixture to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
    • Blitz the soup mixture with a food processor / a liquidiser or blender.
    • Stir in the corn flour mixture and stirring every now and then allow the soup to simmer and thicken, roughly 5 minutes.
    • Season to taste and then ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with the basil leaves.
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    Notes

    You can use low fat calorie spray instead of the olive oil which would decrease the calories further. I like to use olive oil myself to keep the soup “authentic”.
    This soup is ideal for freezing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.2g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 5.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 47.6mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 9.5g | Vitamin A: 2400IU | Vitamin C: 58.6mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.3mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    Simple Skinny Tomato Soup
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 123 Calories from Fat 48
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5.3g8%
    Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
    Sodium 47.6mg2%
    Carbohydrates 18.2g6%
    Fiber 4.5g19%
    Sugar 9.5g11%
    Protein 3.5g7%
    Vitamin A 2400IU48%
    Vitamin C 58.6mg71%
    Calcium 60mg6%
    Iron 1.3mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Rate The Recipe

    I love how easy this skinny soup it is to make. But it's also one of the most delicious simple healthy tomato soup recipes you will ever make!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. jill conyers

      January 15, 2015 at 12:56 pm

      Soup sounds so good right now!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 15, 2015 at 2:09 pm

        Thanks Jill. 🙂

        I just had this for my lunch, much needed on a day like today whilst there is a gale howling outside! 😉

        Reply
    2. Jo of Jo's Kitchen

      January 15, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      Looks lovely. Thank you for joining the #SuperSoup linky 🙂

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 15, 2015 at 6:02 pm

        Thank you Jo.

        Looking forward to seeing lots of great soups. Love soup!! 😀

        Reply
    3. lindsay

      January 15, 2015 at 11:42 pm

      i love tomato soup! remind to make this with a gluten free grilled cheese! YUM!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 16, 2015 at 8:06 pm

        Ooh that sounds lovely Lindsay. Cheese and Tomato what a combination!!

        Reply
    4. Shashi

      January 16, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      Tomato soup is one of my comfort foods too! I adore it! Once when I had gum surgery and was off solid foods for 4 weeks - I drank tomato soup like it was my job! Yours looks so hearty, Neil!
      Hope you and Lynn stay safe and warm!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 16, 2015 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks Shashi, trying to keep warm here! 🙂

        Gum surgery sounds nasty. I hope the tomato soup you had was good and aided your speedy recovery!

        Reply
    5. neil@neilshealthymeals.com

      January 16, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      Thanks for the follow Rebecca, and thanks for checking out my recipes. I loved your site so following you too! 🙂

      As a fellow blogger living in Scotland you'll appreciate just how well this soup is going down at the moment! 😀

      Reply
    6. Mrs Ellen Manning

      January 19, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      Loving this recipe Neil, exactly what we need on these cold days! And healthy as anything too, I'm definitely trying it!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 19, 2015 at 3:17 pm

        Hello Ellen, thanks for your kind words!

        Yes, it's still -2.5 outside in Glasgow as I write this. So definitely soup for this weather. I ventured to the gym this morning, and then straight back home to a nice warm house! 🙂

        Loved your blog and loved your article about Las Vegas where Lynne and I were last year for a holiday. Ah, seems so long ago 😉

        Reply
    7. Claire Nolan

      January 08, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Hi,
      Love this soup, but am just wondering exactly how much soup is in each serving?

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 08, 2016 at 4:07 pm

        Hi Claire. Thanks so much for your kind comment.

        The recipe card provides details as to the number of servings, which is 4 servings for this soup. When I make this, following the exact quantities in the recipe card, it generally makes approximately 300ml - 400ml per serving. Hope this helps! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Malin Andersson

      March 02, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Neil! The given recipe of tomato soup is looking so tasty and delicious. Tomato soup is one of my favorite food to me. I love it so much. Thanks you so much for sharing it.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        March 02, 2016 at 12:43 pm

        Hi Malin, thank you so much for your comment.

        I'm so glad you like my tomato soup, it's one of my most popular recipes! 🙂

        Reply

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