Tomato Soup Canning Recipe
This soup is enriched with buttery roux and optional herbs, offers a comforting, versatile base for quick, cozy meals, preserved beautifully through pressure canning.
Prep Time1 hour hr
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pressure Canning, Summer, Tomato Soup Canning Recipe, Tomatoes
Servings: 14 pints
Calories: 322kcal
- 6 onions chopped
- 1 bunch celery chopped
- 8 quarts fresh tomatoes or 5-6 quarts of tomato juice
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup flour
Optional Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon dried basil or to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano or to taste
- 2 bay leaves remove before canning
Prep Vegetables. Chop the onions and celery. Place them in a large kettle with just enough water to prevent burning. Simmer gently.
Prepare Tomatoes. While the vegetables are simmering, cut the tomatoes, removing stems if not using a strainer. Add them to the kettle and cook until tender.
Strain Mixture. Pass the cooked vegetables and tomatoes through a Victorio strainer (or similar) to remove skins and seeds. Return the strained mixture to the kettle.
Add Flavors. Stir in the sugar, salt, and optional herbs (basil, oregano, bay leaves) into the mixture.
Make Roux. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and flour together. Mix thoroughly with two cups of COLD juice until dissolved (to avoid lumps). Add this roux to the warmed tomato mixture before it gets hot, stirring well.
Heat. Warm the mixture just until hot, avoiding a boil to prevent flour lumps. The mixture will continue to thicken as it cools.
Fill jars. Ladle the hot soup concentrate into hot canning jars, leaving 1 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, and secure lids and bands.
Pressure can. Process pint jars in a pressure canner at 10 pounds of pressure for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Check your pressure canner's manual for quart jars and for adjustments based on your location.
Cool. After processing, turn off the heat and let the canner depressurize. Remove jars and let them cool undisturbed for 12-24 hours. Check seals before storing in a cool, dark place.
Herb Variations: Feel free to adjust the herbs according to your preference. Fresh herbs can also be used; just remember to triple the amount specified for dried herbs.
Texture: If you prefer a smoother soup, blend the tomato mixture before adding the roux.
Serving Suggestion: Customize your soup by adding cooked pasta, rice, or croutons when serving.
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 2157mg | Potassium: 1384mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 4933IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg