Best Homemade Tomato Soup from Garden-Fresh Tomatoes

Name: Best Homemade Tomato Soup from Garden-Fresh Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion (sliced); pinch salt; 2 lbs tomatoes (10 med tomatoes); 2-3 cloves garlic (sliced); 1 tbsp uncooked white rice – I used basmati rice (this is your thickening agent); another big ol’ pinch of salt; a sprig of fresh thyme or basil (or both); 1/2 bay leaf if you have one; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 cup water; 1 more tbsp butter; another pinch of salt

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Prep:15minCook:30min

This homemade tomato soup, made with garden fresh tomatoes, is the best tomato soup you'll ever taste. It's easy to make, absolutely delicious, and a great way to use up those tomatoes taking over your garden.

Updated at: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:49:10 GMT