Tuna and Tomato Soup (Printable)

Quick Italian-inspired soup with tender tuna, tomatoes, and 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 tablespoon tomato paste

→ Herbs & Seasonings

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

→ Pantry

13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil, optional
15 - Crusty bread, optional

# How-To:

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 garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
04 - Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine thoroughly.
05 - Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
06 - Add the flaked tuna and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
07 - Taste 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 Hints:

01 -
  • The soup comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon, perfect for those nights when you forgot to plan anything.
  • The combination of savory tuna and bright tomatoes creates a surprisingly sophisticated flavor that belies how economical the ingredients are.
02 -
  • Overcooking the tuna will make it tough and rubbery, so add it at the very end just to warm through.
  • The soup actually tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld in the refrigerator overnight.
03 -
  • Save the olive oil from your tuna can and use it to sauté the vegetables for an extra layer of flavor that connects the ingredients.
  • If you have a Parmesan rind in your refrigerator, toss it into the simmering soup and remove before serving for incredible depth of flavor.
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