Tuna and Tomato Soup (Printable)

Quick Italian-inspired soup with tender tuna, ripe tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and herbs in 25 minutes.

# 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

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

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 continuously.
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 another 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
07 - Taste the soup 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.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd think possible, yet tastes like you've been simmering it for hours.
  • Canned tuna becomes genuinely delicious here instead of feeling like a shortcut ingredient.
  • The whole thing lives in your pantry already, waiting for moments when you need real comfort food without the fuss.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of cooking the tomato paste by itself—that minute transforms its flavor from harsh to rich, and it's the secret most people miss.
  • Add the tuna at the very end rather than earlier; it deserves to taste fresh and distinct, not like it's been simmering all along.
03 -
  • Always taste your soup before serving and adjust seasoning then—salt and pepper are your friends for making flavors pop, and you're the only one who knows exactly how you like it.
  • Keep a wedge of lemon nearby even if the recipe doesn't call for it; a tiny squeeze at the very end wakes up everything and makes the soup taste fresher than it has any right to be.
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