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Copycat Panera Tomato Soup Recipe

Published: Jul 18, 2017 · Modified: Apr 10, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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This copycat Panera tomato soup is creamy and delicious. It will definitely satisfy your Panera cravings!

Copycat Panera Tomato Soup in a bowl with croutons and a spoon in it

When I was pregnant with my son, I worked at office within walking distance to a Panera. I would frequent Panera quite often and get their tomato soup. Some of my other favorite copycat recipes from Panera are copycat Panera turkey chili and copycat Panera agave lemonade.

Copycat Panera Tomato Soup in a bowl with a spoon in it

In my opinion, Panera has the best food for fall and winter. It is so nice to have a warm bowl of soup on a cool day. This copycat Panera tomato soup is creamy, warm, full of flavor and very comforting. It is great on a cold day, especially for lunch.

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  • 📋 Ingredients needed
  • 🔪 Equipment
  • 🥣 How to make
  • 🥪 What goes well with this tomato soup?
  • ⭐ Tips
  • 🥡 How to store leftovers
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
  • Copycat Panera Tomato Soup

📋 Ingredients needed

ingredients needed to make copycat Panera tomato soup

For this tomato soup, you’ll need:

  • Butter: I recommend using unsalted butter so you can control the amount of salt going in.
  • Olive oil: You can also use another neutral cooking oil.
  • Carrots: You’ll need two carrots for this recipe.
  • Onion: You’ll need one medium yellow pr white onion.
  • Tomato paste: To thicken the soup up.
  • Heavy cream: To make the soup creamy.
  • Canned whole tomatoes: You’ll need two cans of whole tomatoes (28 ounces each). My grocery pick up order gave me two different brands of whole tomatoes – you can definitely use the same brand!
  • Vegetable or chicken broth: Use low sodium if you are sodium sensitive.
  • Garlic, dried basil, salt, and pepper: To season the soup with.

🔪 Equipment

You’ll need a food processor or an immersion blender. You’ll also need a dutch oven or a heavy cooking pot.

🥣 How to make

In a large pot or dutch oven combine butter, olive oil, garlic, carrots, and onion.

Sauté on medium heat for five minutes before adding the tomato paste, whole tomatoes, and broth.

Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce to a simmer before adding basil, salt and pepper and heavy cream.

Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes and then use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a regular blender and blend until the soup is a creamy consistency.

🥪 What goes well with this tomato soup?

Homemade bread, salad, or a grilled cheese all go really well with this soup. Topping this soup with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese is also a really delicious touch.

⭐ Tips

bowl of panera tomato soup with a spoon it it

Since this recipe is homemade, you might need to experiment with adding more or less salt and pepper, heavy cream, or basil. Just add more to your taste.

🥡 How to store leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge. This soup will be good for up to four days after making.

👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

Why is Panera tomato soup so good?

Panera’s tomato soup is so good because it is served warm and they use heavy cream which gives the soup a very rich flavor.

Does Panera soup have cream in it?

Yes and for the closest taste to the restaurant version, I recommend using heavy cream in this copycat recipe.

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If you tried this Copycat Panera Tomato Soup or any other recipe on my site, please leave a ⭐ rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. I would love to hear from you!

copycat panera tomato soup with a spoon, basil leaf, and croutons

Copycat Panera Tomato Soup

Audrey
This copycat Panera tomato soup recipe tastes really close to the real thing so much so you won't know the difference!
5 from 22 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 sevings
Calories 113 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor or immersion blender
  • Heavy cooking pot or dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 carrots finely grated
  • 1 yellow or white onion finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cans whole tomatoes (28 ounces each) do not drain
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth use low sodium if you are sodium sensitive
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or dutch oven combine butter, olive oil, garlic, carrots, and onion.
  • Sauté on medium heat for five minutes before adding the tomato paste, whole tomatoes, and broth.
  • Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce to a simmer before adding basil, salt and pepper and heavy cream.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes and then use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a regular blender and blend until the soup is a creamy consistency.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 497mgPotassium: 348mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 455IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. tiannaskitchen says

    November 04, 2022 at 3:56 pm

    5 stars
    I love homemade tomato soup so delicious and comforting

    Reply
  2. Lilly says

    November 28, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    5 stars
    This soup is so good! My family and I loved it!

    Reply
  3. Alexandra says

    November 28, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious and comforting – yum!

    Reply
  4. Leslie says

    November 28, 2020 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    I love Panera’s tomato soup! Thank you for this!

    Reply
  5. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    November 28, 2020 at 4:22 am

    5 stars
    I think I just heard my tummy growl. lol! Must print the recipe.

    Reply
  6. Chef Dennis says

    November 28, 2020 at 3:59 am

    5 stars
    Soup is life! This Panera Tomato Soup looks soo scrumptious. My family will love this.

    Reply
  7. Swathi says

    November 27, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    This tomato soup looks perfect for cold weather.

    Reply
  8. Emily Flint says

    November 27, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    This tomato soup looks so good and is perfect for chilly nights!

    Reply
  9. Sue says

    November 27, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    I love tomato soup – this one is a keeper!

    Reply
  10. Ramona says

    November 27, 2020 at 3:42 am

    5 stars
    I was actually thinking to make a tomato soup and this is definitely the one I wanna make, it looks and sounds delicious. Recipe saved and pinned.

    Reply
  11. FOODHEAL says

    November 26, 2020 at 11:04 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, I love the way this tomato soup is creamy. It’s super delicious.

    Reply
  12. Abbie Hills says

    November 25, 2020 at 6:48 am

    Delicious idea!

    Reply
  13. Bri says

    November 24, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    Love Panera! Thank you for this recipe! Can’t wait to copy theirs!!

    Reply
  14. Shelby says

    November 24, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    I just perfected my Panera copy cat broccoli cheese soup. I am definitely adding this one to my try list! Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Nahyun says

    November 24, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    This looks amazing. I love the creamy tomato soup from Panera! Definitely pinning this for later!

    Reply
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