15 Minute Cream of Tomato Soup
Homemade cream of tomato soup is made with simple ingredients, including tomato juice and milk. It comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect quick and easy meal.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt optional
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 4 cups milk (whole milk recommended)
- Saltines or oyster crackers optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, sugar, salt, pepper, celery salt, and onion.
- Add the tomato juice gradually while whisking; stir well. Heat until warm.
- Whisk in the baking soda. Then, while whisking, slowly add the milk.
- Heat through, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with crackers, if preferred.
Notes
- Tomato Juice Substitute: V8 juice can be used, if desired. The taste will change slightly but it will still be tasty.
- Milk: Whole milk is recommended, as this is a simple soup, and lower fat milk will make it much more watery.
- Make Creamier: Half and half or half cream, half milk can be substituted for the milk.
- Make Thicker: This is quite a thin soup. You can add a bit more flour to make it thicker if you like.
- Leftovers: Can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
