Tuna and Tomato Soup (Printable)

Quick Italian-inspired soup with tuna, tomatoes, and vegetables ready in 25 minutes.

# Ingredient list:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Efficient: Preparation and cooking combined take only 25 minutes.
  • Pantry-Friendly: Relies on staples like canned tuna, diced tomatoes, and dried herbs.
  • Health-Conscious: A pescatarian and dairy-free meal packed with protein and vegetables.
02 -
  • Quality Matters: Using tuna packed in olive oil provides a richer flavor and better texture for the soup.
  • Temperature Control: Add the tuna at the very end to ensure it stays in tender flakes rather than breaking down too much in the broth.
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