A Bowl of Comfort: Chunky Tomato Soup Recipe

This Chunky Tomato Soup is so delicious, easy to make and great if you're in need of some comfort food!

When the weather is warm we have salads almost everyday, but when the season changes and the days get a little cooler, we just can't stop making soups here at home! Before making this Chunky Tomato Soup we had 2 other tomato soup recipes in our collection: a Classic Tomato Soup and a Velvety Tomato Soup. They all have the same main ingredient, but they taste so different!

More Soup Recipes to Explore:

Before we check the Chunky Tomato Soup recipe, consider taking a look at these delightful options:

• French Onion Soup: A rich and savory classic that warms both body and soul.
• Quick and Easy Watercress Soup: A vibrant, green soup with a refreshing taste.
• Thai Style Pumpkin Soup: A fragrant and exotic blend of flavors that will transport you to Southeast Asia.

What are the ingredients for this Chunky Tomato Soup Recipe:

• olive oil
• bacon
• onions
• garlic cloves
• celery
• carrots
• canned peeled tomatoes
• chicken broth
• tomato paste
• salt and pepper
• sugar
• heavy cream

How to make this Chunky Tomato Soup Recipe:

1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped bacon, onion, and garlic. Saute for 5 to 7 minutes until the onions become translucent and the bacon is slightly crispy.
2. Incorporate the chopped celery and carrots into the pan, allowing them to cook for a few more minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Add the canned peeled tomatoes and their juice, chicken broth, and tomato paste to the pan.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and let it simmer gently for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper levels to your liking. If the soup leans towards being too acidic, add a teaspoon of sugar to balance the flavors.
6. Turn off the heat, and for that final touch of indulgence, add a tablespoon of heavy cream. Stir it in until the soup takes on a lusciously creamy texture.

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Chunky Tomato Soup

This Chunky Tomato Soup is so delicious, easy to make and great if you're in need of some comfort food!

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 3 slices bacon chopped
• 1 onion chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 celery sticks chopped
• 2 carrots chopped
• 1 28oz (800g) can peeled tomatoes (+1/2 can of water)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp sugar if soup is acid
• 1 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

• In a large pan heat the olive oil. Add bacon, onion and garlic. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add celery and carrots and let them cook for a few more minutes. Add tomatoes, chicken broth and tomato paste.Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
• Add a little salt and pepper and let it simmer for around 15 minutes, stiring from time to time.
• Check for salt and pepper and if soup is a little acid, add the sugar.Turn off the heat and add cream.