Tuna and Tomato Soup (Printable)

Quick Italian-style soup with tender tuna, tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 can (5 oz) tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced
05 - 1 celery stalk, diced
06 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
07 - 2 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 tbsp tomato paste

→ Herbs & Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1 tsp dried basil
11 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Pantry

13 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil
15 - Crusty bread for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
04 - Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine thoroughly.
05 - Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
06 - Add the flaked tuna and simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
07 - Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley or basil, and serve with crusty bread if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The umami from the tuna creates this surprising depth that makes people think youve been cooking all day, though it takes just 25 minutes start to finish.
  • Its incredibly forgiving - even when my vegetables arent perfectly fresh, this soup still turns out delicious every single time.
02 -
  • Never boil the soup vigorously after adding the tuna or it will break apart and become mushy instead of staying in those perfect tender flakes.
  • The soup actually tastes even better the next day, so dont hesitate to make a double batch and enjoy the deeper flavor profile that develops overnight.
03 -
  • Sauté the tomato paste until it darkens slightly before adding liquids - this one step eliminates any tinny flavor from the canned products and creates remarkable depth.
  • Reserve about a quarter of the tuna to add as a garnish on top rather than stirring it all in, creating textural contrast and making each bowl look more appetizing.
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