Description
This creamy tomato veggie soup is a kid-friendly recipe designed to be quick, nutritious, and appealing to young palates, even picky eaters. It’s a simple, comforting meal perfect for busy parents.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Small pasta (like ditalini or orzo) or cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add dried basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are very tender.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (in batches if necessary) and blend until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot.
- Return the blended soup to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream (or milk) and heat gently until warmed through. Do not boil after adding cream.
- If using, stir in cooked pasta or rice.
- Serve warm and watch your kids enjoy their veggies!
Notes
- For extra hidden veggies, blend in a handful of spinach or zucchini with the tomatoes.
- Adjust consistency by adding more broth if you prefer a thinner soup.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- This soup freezes well for future quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200-250
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: 5-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-25g
- Fiber: 5-7g
- Protein: 5-7g
- Cholesterol: 20-30mg