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Low Calorie Tomato Soup made creamy with with a burst of protein in the instant pot or slow cooker. A healthy and simple homemade soup recipe that's made better for you! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Low Carb

There is nothing better than a warm bowl of tomato soup! This healthy low calorie tomato soup is a better for you version that is better nutritionally balanced with protein.

It's incredibly easy to make in an instant pot, in a slow cooker or on the stovetop! Great way to add produce to a meal instead of a salad or you can make it a complete meal by adding protein to the soup itself. More on this below!

A healthy and simple homemade soup recipe that's made better for you!

What Makes This Tomato Soup Better For You?

Protein - Traditional tomato soup recipes lack protein. This recipe is balanced with protein! Protein is important for blood sugar management and meals deficient in protein leave us unsatisfied, hungry and craving more food.
Super Creamy - The yogurt adds the creamy texture to this tomato soup recipe and gives it such a rich texture.
Healthier Comfort Food - Traditional tomato soup recipes generally are high in sodium and added sugar. Some even have higher fat content such into them.
Easy - I always make soups in my instant pot. It really is the easiest method for soup making and the best for making this tomato soup. If you prefer stovetop or slow cooker, I've got you covered with those instructions below!
High Fiber - This tomato soup recipe has 6 grams of fiber from all the veggies added to it. High fiber means you stay fuller longer, not to mention the boost of vitamins and minerals!
Low Calorie - This tomato soup recipe has 188 calories. Like I've mentioned in previous posts, calories are important but the nutritional balance of the meal is actually more important!
Gluten Free - This tomato soup recipe is gluten free.

Low Calorie Tomato Soup Ingredients

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Yellow Onion
Carrots
Garlic
Vegetable Broth, low sodium
Crushed Tomatoes
Greek Yogurt
Basil
Oregano
Parsley
Salt and Pepper

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How To Make Healthy Tomato Soup Gluten Free

Here's the steps to making the BEST tomato soup in the instant pot! See the instructions below for stovetop and slow cooker.

Step One: Sauté the onions, garlic and olive oil in the instant pot.

Step Two: Add the carrots and sauté with the other veggies.

Step Three: Add the remaining ingredients except the yogurt. Stir, cover and cook.

Step Four: Release the pressure after cooking then remove the lid. Stir in the yogurt. Serve with fresh basil and more Greek yogurt on top!

Can You Make Tomato Soup In A Slow Cooker?

If you're wondering if you can make tomato soup in a slow cooker, the answer is yes! You will need to sauté the veggies and oil first in a skillet then add them to a slow cooker with the remaining ingredients minus the Greek yogurt.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours. After cooking, stir in the yogurt and serve!

Can You Make Tomato Soup On The Stovetop?

If you're wondering if you can make tomato soup on the stovetop, the answer is yes! First sauté the veggies and oil in a large pot then add the remaining ingredients minus the yogurt.

Cover and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and cook another 30 minutes. After cooking, stir in the yogurt and serve!

How Do You Make Tomato Soup Creamy?

To make tomato soup creamy, add Greek Yogurt or blend cottage cheese to add into the soup. It will give the soup a nice boost of protein while adding wonderful creaminess to it!

How Do You Thicken Tomato Soup?

To thicken tomato soup, you can mix one tablespoon of arrowroot starch or corn starch in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add to the soup after it's cooked and let it sit for a few minutes, stirring periodically to thicken.

Does Tomato Soup Have Protein?

Traditional tomato soup recipes do not have a significant source of protein. This tomato soup recipe does have 7 grams of protein added to it in the form of Greek Yogurt which makes it better for you! It also makes the soup super creamy and you'll never even know the yogurt is there. Adding protein keeps you fuller longer with meals.

Can You Add Protein To Tomato Soup?

Yes, you can add protein to tomato soup. This recipe adds Greek Yogurt to give the recipe a boost of protein. You can blend cottage cheese and add it instead. You can add shredded chicken, pork, beef, turkey, shrimp, fish, tempeh, tofu etc. to add protein too!

How Many Calories Does Tomato Soup Have?

This low calorie tomato soup has 188 calories per serving and it's better balanced by adding protein than other recipes. It's also lower in fat than traditional recipes.

Tomato Soup Recipe Substitutions

Remember anytime you substitute ingredients, it will change the nutrition from what you see in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Crushed Tomatoes - Any tomatoes will work in this recipe! You can use whole canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, diced canned tomatoes, etc.!
Vegetables - Feel free to ADD more vegetables to your soup. I often add zucchini, bell pepper and celery. I blend them in a blender then add them to the soup so picky eaters never know they're even there!
Olive Oil - Avocado oil or butter may be used instead.
Carrots - You can substitute these with sweet potatoes. They do add sweetness to the tomato soup recipe so you will want to replace them with a vegetable that is sweeter.
Vegetable Broth - You can use beef broth, chicken broth, bone broth if you prefer. I recommend low sodium broth!
Greek Yogurt - You can blend cottage cheese instead. For dairy free, you can use a diary free alternative yogurt. Look for one that is higher in protein!
Spices - You can add or remove spices to your liking (fresh or dried). Turmeric is a wonderful addition to this recipe! If you use fresh, you will need more than shown in the recipe card to give it the same flavor.

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Low Calorie Tomato Soup made creamy with with a burst of protein in the instant pot or slow cooker. A healthy and simple homemade soup recipe that's made better for you!

About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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