Healthy Homemade Tomato Soup, Very Low Fat

So, how do you get the ‘creamy’ part of the Creamy Tomato Soup without the heavy cream? I’ll spill the beans (pun intended)…pureed white beans! This simple ingredient is opening up a world of creamy, yet fat-free options for me, and this low-calorie soup is another great recipe as a result.

Only a Handful of Ingredients in this Easy Recipe

Chances are good that you have these homemade soup ingredients on hand. If not, they are easily sourced in your local grocery store.

Don’t get me wrong, I love all the spicy, oven-roasted, tomato basil soup recipes out there; but on this particularly chilly day, I craved a traditional and simple soup. That being said, there are options included in the recipe for those who are looking for a spicier and more flavored soup.

Tomato Sauce Substitutions for this Healthy Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

What if you want to make this healthy tomato soup but don’t have two cans of tomato sauce? Not to worry my friends, I have you covered. I wrote a post all about what you can substitute for tomato sauce, check it out. In fact, while testing out tomato sauce substitutes, I made this tomato soup recipe with a can of tomato paste, as well as with my Copycat Nomato Sauce.

White or navy beans, well-pureed in your blender or food processor, add the creamy depth and texture that I look for in my creamy soup, without the fat. And, it has the added benefit of adding extra protein, fiber, and nutrition. Even the non-bean lovers in my family enjoy this soup and did not mind the addition of the beans.

I have (and love) a Vitamix, which is what I use to puree these beans. But I would imagine a regular blender would work well, too. I would add the beans and liquid in slowly, letting a small amount puree before you add more. Add water as necessary to get a pudding-like texture.

Ways to Put Your Own Spin on This Simple Soup

Consider this recipe just a jumping-off point for you.

• Add a 1-2 cloves of garlic or a 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder for extra flavor.
• Parmesan cheese (either in the form of a rind of parmesan cheese or sprinkled over top)
• Red pepper flakes
• Fresh Herbs (rosemary and thyme, in addition to oregano and basil)
• Add a few sundried tomatoes before you blend the soup to a richer depth of flavor.
• If you are looking for a Creamy Tomato Basil Soup, add a bunch of fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dry basil to the soup before you puree it.
• Homemade croutons
• Use almond milk or other nutmilk, coconut milk, bone broth, vegetable broth or vegetable stock instead of the chicken stock.