Tuna and Tomato Soup (Printable)

Quick Italian-style soup with tuna, tomatoes, and vegetables 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 tablespoon tomato paste

→ Herbs & Seasonings

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

→ Pantry

13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped

# Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Canned tuna transforms into something extraordinary and comforting
  • The broth is so good youll want to sip it straight from the bowl
02 -
  • Do not overcook the tuna or it will become dry and mealy instead of silky and tender
  • The soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the tomatoes against the side of the pot while they cook
03 -
  • Drain the tuna but save a teaspoon of the olive oil to stir in at the end for extra richness
  • A splash of red wine vinegar added just before serving brightens the entire bowl
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