A classic homemade tomato soup for when the seasons finally flip and the temperatures cool.

A drizzle of olive oil on top brings out all the flavors and looks lovely, too.

Learn how to make Tomato Soup.

Southern Living Tomato Soup in bowls to serve

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In just under an hour, you’ll have a super rich, velvety tomato soup.

A handful of elements like fresh basil, fresh garlic, and honey make it extra tasty.

This way, everything is heated evenly and at once.

Southern Living Tomato Soup ingredients

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Otherwise, you’re free to reheat leftover tomato soup in the microwave.

Don’t add any garnishes until just before serving.

Also, don’t overlook other sandwiches likeFuneral Sandwiches, aham sandwich, or aPork Chop Sandwich.

Southern Living Tomato Soup in the bowl to serve

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Ingredients

3Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

2large(4 oz.

Cook tomatoes in broth:

Stir in tomatoes and their juices, vegetable broth, and honey.

Blend soup:

Working in batches, if necessary, transfer soup to blender.

Southern Living Tomato Soup cooking the onions and carrots

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Remove center piece to allow steam to escape.

Place a clean towel over opening.

Process until smooth, about 1 minute.

Southern Living Tomato Soup adding the tomatoes and other ingredients to the soup to simmer

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(Alternatively, process with an immersion blender in Dutch oven until smooth.)

Return to Dutch oven and stir in cream.

Southern Living Tomato Soup blended until smooth

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Southern Living Tomato Soup topped and ready to serve

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