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This is the tomato soup I make in the winter when it’s freezing outside and everyone’s home. It’s simple, cozy, and comes together in one oven-safe Dutch oven. The crispy cheese top is optional – but once you crack into it with a ladle, it feels extra comforting without adding any extra work.
Snow Day Tomato Soup
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste (optional but recommended for deeper flavor)
- 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar or honey (optional, balances acidity)
Optional Creamy Finish (Choose One)
- ½–¾ cup heavy cream
- ½–¾ cup canned coconut milk
- ½–¾ cup whole or 2% milk
Crispy Cheese Topping (Optional)
- 1–1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar, gruyère, or a blend
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste (if using) and cook 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using). Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth (or carefully transfer to a blender in batches and return to pot).
- Turn heat off, then stir in your choice of cream, coconut milk, or milk. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Crispy Cheese Top (Optional but Highly Recommended)
- With heat off, sprinkle an even layer of shredded cheese directly over the soup
- Place Dutch oven under the broiler (lid off, middle or upper rack)
- Broil 1–2 minutes, watching closely, until bubbly and lightly golden
- Let sit 30–60 seconds
- Crack the top with a ladle and serve
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Serving Notes
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Serve with grilled cheese, toast, or crackers
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For kids: ladle carefully once it cools slightly
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Adults can add extra cracked pepper or Parmesan
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Base Soup (No Cream, No Cheese)
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Calories: ~210
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Protein: ~5 g
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Fat: ~9 g
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Carbohydrates: ~27 g
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Fiber: ~6 g
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Sodium: ~650 mg
With Whole Milk (½ cup total)
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Calories: ~235
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Protein: ~6 g
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Fat: ~10 g
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Carbohydrates: ~28 g
With Coconut Milk (½ cup total)
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Calories: ~270
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Protein: ~5 g
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Fat: ~14 g
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Carbohydrates: ~28 g
With Heavy Cream (½ cup total)
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Calories: ~295
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Protein: ~5 g
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Fat: ~18 g
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Carbohydrates: ~28 g
Crispy Cheese Top (adds approx.)
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+90–110 calories per serving
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+5–6 g protein
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+7–9 g fat
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