Canned tomatoes are a versatile ingredient, perfect for creating hearty and delicious soups and stews. This collection features easy, one-pan recipes that make the most of this pantry staple.
A well-stocked pantry is key to quick and easy meals. I always keep a variety of canned tomatoes on hand, including diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Other essential pantry staples include canned beans, pasta, rice, broth, dried herbs, and spices. Having these basics allows me to whip up a comforting soup, stew, or pasta dish even without a specific meal plan.
This list offers a variety of soup and stew recipes, all featuring canned tomatoes. These recipes are designed to be simple to prepare, using canned tomatoes and other ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Feel free to adapt the recipes to your liking by substituting ingredients based on what you have available.
All of the recipes featured are one-pan meals, meaning less cleanup for you! Whether you prefer a Dutch oven, Instant Pot, or slow cooker, these recipes are adaptable to make your cooking process even easier.
Why Choose Canned Tomatoes?
Canned tomatoes are a nutritious, low-calorie, versatile, and budget-friendly option. They deliver great flavor, often surpassing the taste of fresh, out-of-season tomatoes. Canned tomatoes also have a long shelf life and are incredibly easy to use. Stock up on canned tomatoes today to be ready for your next culinary adventure!
Types of Canned Tomatoes
- Follow recipe instructions for the type of canned tomato. Canned tomatoes come in various forms, including whole, diced, stewed, sauce, puree, and paste. Always use the type specified in the recipe. Generally, different types of canned tomatoes aren’t interchangeable. For example, if a recipe calls for diced tomatoes, don’t use whole tomatoes. If the recipe calls for tomato paste, tomato sauce won’t be a good substitute.
- Opt for no-salt-added canned tomatoes. Regular canned tomatoes can have a surprising amount of sodium (220 mg per ½ cup serving of regular diced tomatoes versus 15 mg in no-salt-added). No-salt-added tomatoes offer the same great flavor without the extra sodium.
Tomato Paste Tip
If a recipe calls for a portion of a can of tomato paste (e.g., 2 tablespoons), don’t discard the rest. Divide the remaining paste into snack-sized bags, ice cube trays, or freezer cubes (2 tablespoons each) for future use. Tomato paste is also available in convenient tubes.
Chili Recipes with Canned Tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are a crucial ingredient in most chili recipes. For a collection of delicious chili recipes, be sure to check out my 12 Easy Chili Recipes. You’ll find options for beef chili, chicken chili, ground turkey chili, vegetarian chili, and more – all featuring canned tomatoes. You can make chili in your Instant Pot, on the stovetop, or in a slow cooker.
Tomato Soup Recipes
Crockpot Tomato Soup with Cheese Tortellini
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Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup
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Instant Pot Tomato Soup
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