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Quick, Easy, and Cheap Tomato Soup
"This is almost as easy as opening a can of tomato soup. Yet this can be used to stretch your last can of soup or alone. My kids prefer no optional additions."
photo by heatherharnett18
- Ready In:
- 8mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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2
ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 24 ounces milk (refill paste can 4x) or 24 ounces water (refill paste can 4x)
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
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Optional Additions
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cheese
- 1 teaspoon bacon
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
directions
- Put tomato paste in saucepan; add milk or water using empty tomato paste can and rinsing can thoroughly.
- Add salt and sugar and optional additions if using; stir.
- Cook on medium, stir and serve.
Questions & Replies
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By now, I've made this recipe at least a hundred times, with some tweeks. I add 1/4 tsp of baking soda directly to the tomato paste out of the can and mix thoroughly. I then add 1/2 tsp of flour for a little extra body and mix throughly. I add a dash of cream, then 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir thoroughly, then whisk in 3 cups of milk that I've heated in the microwave for 3 minutes. I bring up to temp - 160 degrees; - and serve. It's perfect every time. Is it the equal of Campbell's? No - it's BETTER. MUCH better! Thanks for setting me on the right path a few years ago! -
Can substitute tomato paste for tomato sauce? -
How long do you have to cook it
Reviews
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I tried this anyway, despite negative reviews, and because I needed tomato soup in a hurry. I am SO GLAD I did. Is it gourmet? No. Is it garden fresh? Of course not. Is it every bit as yummy as the canned kind you grew up eating grilled cheese sandwiches with? You betcha! This was fantastic and I am going to be making it all of the time instead of that classic can that I was not fond of serving my family (check the label and nutritional info, then compare it to this. You'll switch too!) I did not add any of the suggested possible add-ins and I really, really enjoyed this. Very, very similar to the red and white can, without all the extra additives. Plus you can control the sodium! -
I actually joined food.com to review this recipe. It is so simple, and so great! I have a can of tomato soup, but I really wanted something that was similar yet didn't have the corn syrup and a million other ingredients. So I did a web search and I found this. I halved the recipe, using 1/2 a can, plus 12 ounces water, some salt and sugar and microwaved it for 3 minutes. I was going to add powdered milk at the end, but tasted it first and it was so tasty already that I skipped the milk. I wish I had found this years ago! -
THANK YOU!!!! I've been missing Campbell's Tomato Soup dreadfully for the past 2 years since I've given up all things with high fructose corn syrup...I never thought it'd be replaced (I even called Campbell's and begged them to take it out...) Well this is it! Yay! I made it without any additions and it tastes just like the can. Now I have an adequate match for my naughty grilled cheeses (with kraft american cheese, of course). -
Incredible. I figured it would be good, but I was pleasantly surprised when it was FABULOUS! Beautifully balanced. I used milk and kept whisking the soup, this prevented curdling. This whips up in less than 5 minutes. Perfect, just perfect. Thank you!!
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You must add in a teaspoon of a1 steak sauce
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Tweaks
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Added a teaspoon of onion powder (granulated onion).
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I added about 25% less liquid because that's what I do with cambells. Also added some dried basil. -
Added chicken bouillon powder, Badida Complete seasoning and a tomato basil seasoning instead of what was suggested. Made it with whole milk. Turned out fantastic.
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I suggest adding some oregano, garlic, and basil, with some diced tomatoes and cream.
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Used about 12 oz of tomato paste, 8 oz of chicken broth, 16 oz of milk, tablespoon of ketchup & sugar. Seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Added some flour to thicken it, maybe 2 tablespoons, and topped it off with parsley. Came out amazing
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
I am a clothing designer that loves to cook. I run a business and a home and have little time to enjoy cooking so I do a lot of bulk cooking and take full advantage of my freezer when I do.
