18 Recipes for Stew and Soup with Canned Tomatoes (2024)

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 01/16/2024Updated: 01/22/2024

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Canned tomatoes are a staple in my pantry and I’m willing to bet you have a few cans in your pantry too. Put them to good use in these hearty stews and soup with canned tomatoes. All of the recipes are one pan meals, too!

18 Recipes for Stew and Soup with Canned Tomatoes (1)

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1 Why buy canned tomatoes?
2 Different Kinds of Canned Tomatoes
3 Tomato Paste Tip
4 Chili Recipes With Canned Tomatoes
5 tomato Soup Recipes
6 Soup With Canned Tomatoes
7 Stew Recipes Using Canned Tomatoes

A well-stocked pantry is essential. I keep a good variety of canned tomatoes on hand, especially diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Canned beans, pasta, rice, and broth are also staples I like to have on my shelves, along with dried herbs and spices. When I have these fundamentals, I can always put together a soup, stew, or pasta dinner on nights when I don’t have a meal planned.

This collection of soup and stew recipes all contain some form of canned tomatoes. Every recipe is pretty easy to make and can be made with canned tomatoes and other ingredients you may already have in your pantry. The recipes are flexible, too, meaning you can easily substitute items that you do happen to have on hand.

All of the recipes are one pan meals. I know you don’t want a big clean-up, who does? All of the recipes on this list can be made in one pot, whether it’s a Dutch oven, Instant Pot, or crockpot. Woo hoo!

Why buy canned tomatoes?

Canned tomatoes are nutritious and low calorie. They are versatile and inexpensive. They taste great, sometimes better than fresh tomatoes that are out of season. Canned tomatoes keep forever and are easy to use. Stock up today and be ready to do some cooking!

Different Kinds of Canned Tomatoes

Use the type of canned tomatoes that the recipe calls for. Canned tomatoes can be whole, diced, stewed, sauce, puree, or paste. The recipe will specify which kind to use. Usually, canned tomatoes are NOT interchangeable. For example, if the recipe calls for diced tomatoes, don’t substitute whole tomatoes; if the recipe calls for tomato paste, tomato sauce won’t be a good alternative. Your recipe may not turn out.
Look for no-salt-added canned tomatoes. It’s surprising how much sodium regular canned tomatoes contain (220 mg per ½ cup serving of regular diced tomatoes compared to 15 mg in no-salt-added tomatoes) and there isn’t a difference in flavor. Why add unnecessary sodium?

Tomato Paste Tip

If a recipe calls for a partial can of tomato paste (ex. 2 tablespoons), don’t throw away the remaining tomato paste. Divide the tomato paste (2 tablespoons each) into snack-size bags, ice cube trays, or freezer cubes for future use. Tomato paste is also available in easy-to-use tubes.

Chili Recipes With Canned Tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are an essential ingredient of most chili recipes. Be sure to take a look at my collection of more than 12 Easy Chili Recipes. You’ll find recipes for beef chili, chicken chili, chili made with ground turkey, vegetarian chili, and more, all made with canned tomatoes. Make chili in your Instant Pot, on the stove, or in a slow cooker.

tomato Soup Recipes

Crockpot Tomato Soup with Cheese Tortellini

Warm, comforting, and hearty — all words that describe this simple crockpot tomato soup (two 28 oz. cans whole or diced tomatoes).

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Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup

Healthy creamy tomato soup is protein-rich, thanks to the addition of white beans. Smooth and delicious, it's a perfect choice for lunch or dinner (two 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes or one 28 oz. can).

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Instant Pot Tomato Soup

Creamy and tangy, Instant Pot tomato soup is so delicious and easy to make that you'll find yourself wondering why you ever bought a can of boring tomato soup (two 28 oz. cans whole tomatoes).

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Soup With Canned Tomatoes

Crockpot Minestrone Soup With Quinoa

Slow cooker minestrone soup is filled with fresh veggies and quinoa – healthy, delicious, and it cooks practically on its own (28 oz. can diced tomatoes).

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Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

Chock full of nutritious and tasty vegetables, tomatoes, kidney beans, and pasta, this hearty Instant Pot minestrone soup can be made in less than an hour (28 oz. can diced tomatoes, 2 T. tomato paste).

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Pasta e fa*gioli Soup

An Italian favorite, pasta e fa*gioli soup is brimming with creamy cannellini beans, leafy greens, tomatoes, and pasta. Every spoonful is delicious (14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes).

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Lasagna Soup

Love lasagna but hate making all those layers? You're going to love this stress-free lasagna soup recipe. It's a one pan dinner winner (28 oz. can diced tomatoes).

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Beef Barley Soup

Enjoy the tantalizing aroma of beef barley soup as it simmers in your kitchen. Brimming with hearty beef, savory vegetables, and barley, it's satisfying and delicious (14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes).

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Easy Hamburger Soup

While it may sound rather ordinary, hamburger soup is a flavorful crowd-pleaser that's easy to make (two 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes, one 6 oz. can tomato paste).

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

So flavorful and nutritious, chicken tortilla soup is mildly spicy and easy to make. With black beans, corn, tomatoes, and crispy homemade corn tortilla strips, it's sure to please (two 14.5 oz. cans petite diced tomatoes).

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Lentil Soup with Pasta

Stew Recipes Using Canned Tomatoes

Instant Pot Beef Stew

Instant Pot beef stew is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs dinner that the whole family will love. This classic comfort food is quick and easy to make in the pressure cooker (14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes).

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Crockpot Beef Stew

Crockpot beef stew is chockfull of tender beef, vegetables, and flavorful gravy.It's the ultimate comfort food (14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes).

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Moroccan Stew with Butternut Squash and Chickpeas

Vegetarian Moroccan stew with butternut squash and chickpeas sings with a medley of vegetables, raisins, and spices. Serve it with whole wheat couscous for a filling meatless main dish (28 oz. can diced tomatoes).

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Italian Sausage Stew

Italian sausage stew with white beans, kale, and homemade croutons is easy to make, and it's a healthy delicious meal! A one pan meal ready in less than a half hour (14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes).

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Chicken Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings

You'll love chicken with cornmeal dumplings simmered in a rich chicken stew laced with tomatoes, peppers, celery, and carrots (28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoesOR two 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes).

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Shakshuka

You'll love traditional shakshuka: poached eggs nestled in spicy tomato sauce redolent with peppers and onions, topped with briny feta, and served with crisp toast (28 oz. can crushed tomatoes).

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