Creamy Tomato Soup

Creamy tomato soup is a smooth, velvety soup made primarily from tomatoes, cream or milk, and a blend of herbs and spices. It's a classic comfort food, often served with grilled cheese sandwiches, and its origins are rooted in European and American culinary traditions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is generally moderate in calories, with a typical serving around 150-250 calories, depending on the amount of cream used. It is a good source of vitamins A and C from the tomatoes, and provides some fat and carbohydrates from the dairy and tomatoes.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	700 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	20 mg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Potassium	450 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential comfort food, often associated with childhood and cozy meals. Nutritionally, the lycopene in cooked tomatoes is a powerful antioxidant that is more easily absorbed by the body when paired with the fat from the cream.