Tuna and Tomato Soup (Printable)

Hearty soup with tuna, tomatoes, and vegetables in a flavorful Italian-style broth.

# What You 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

→ To Serve

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

# How-To 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, stirring constantly.
04 - Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until combined.
05 - Bring soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
06 - Fold in 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tuna and tomato creates this incredible umami richness that tastes like it simmered for hours
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from an Italian grandmother kitchen
  • The pantry ingredients mean you can probably make it right now without a special trip to the store
02 -
  • Do not boil the soup after adding the tuna or it will become tough and dry looking instead of staying tender and flaky
  • The red pepper flakes are optional but they add this background warmth that makes the soup feel complete and balanced
  • Letting the tomato paste cook for a full minute is the secret step most people skip but it makes such a difference in the final depth
03 -
  • Use tuna packed in olive oil even if it costs a bit more because the fish stays tender and the oil adds another layer of flavor
  • Chop your vegetables roughly the same size so they cook evenly and you get consistent texture in every spoonful
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