It’s hard to beat a warm, cozy bowl of tomato soup on a chilly day when paired with your favorite kind of cheese, a toasted piece of bread, or a gooey grilled cheese sandwich. That’s why we created this easy 3-Ingredient Tomato Soup Recipe made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese. No need to chop and dice all the ingredients you need to make a bowl of soup; all you need is a jar of high-quality marinara sauce, vegetable broth, chicken or bone broth, and a container of Lifeway Farmer Cheese.
Our creamy, handmade farmer cheese is an excellent source of natural protein, and its live cultures give it a unique, mild, and slightly tangy flavor that make it perfect for soup. Its generous amount of protein helps satiate you since tomato soup is otherwise a lighter recipe. Tomatoes are no lightweight in the nutrition department, though! They are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant with powerful anti-inflammatory properties, and they’re rich in vitamin C and potassium. Tomatoes are also a good source of fiber that’s easy to digest, and they can make any recipe more flavorful wherever you add them.
Here, we used tomatoes in the form of a high-quality, ready-made marinara sauce. If you prefer to make your own marinara sauce at home, feel free! The richness of marinara sauce helps the recipe taste better, and when paired with broth and our farmer cheese, you taste a variety of flavors that warm the senses and comfort the body.
Want to pair your soup with some of our favorite grilled cheese sandwiches? Check those out here!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese,a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins Servings: 1-2
Ingredients
- 1 cup all natural, no-sugar-added marinara sauce (like Rao's brand)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth, chicken broth, or bone broth (like Bonafide Provisions)
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
Directions
- Add the ingredients to a blender and process until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a saucepan and cook on medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve and enjoy.
- Tip: Serve with a homemade grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort meal. Lifeway Farmer Cheese can be used in this classic sandwich as well for a creamier texture and an additional protein boost. Try some of our favorite grilled cheese sandwiches here!
