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Shrimp Tomato Soup

January 30, 2023 by Debi 10 Comments

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Weeknight dinners just got easier with this delicious Shrimp Tomato Soup made with jarred marinara sauce and tasty shrimp! It’s so easy to make, you could have dinner on the table in no time!

Tomato Soup using jarred spaghetti sauce is such a genius and budget friendly soup idea! All the flavors and spices are in the jar, they’ve been cooked down and are ready to go. Just add a few ingredients, and in about 10 minutes, cozy comforting dinner is served!

I first shared this Tomato Soup with Shrimp recipe in 2014, and I’ve updated it for you here with new pictures, information, and updates to the recipe itself. It’s still a perfect last-minute dinner idea to keep on hand!

Looking down into two bowls of red soup with shrimp, an oregano sprig next to it, and title in upper left: Shrimp Tomato Soup.
Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

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Please let me know if you have any questions about this recipe. I read all the comments myself and I try to help as soon as I can. I have readers from all levels of comfort and experience in the kitchen on my site, and I’ve tried to answer some of your questions already in the post. But if I’ve missed anything, please feel free to leave a comment and ask.

a mug filled with tomato soup and a spoon in the mug.

What kind of shrimp should I buy?

There are so many kinds of shrimp at the store it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the choices. Here are some pointers.

I like to buy jumbo shrimp for this soup. Try to find 21/25 per pound. This number is called the count of the shrimp, and it tells you how many individual shrimp there are in one pound of shrimp. It’s read as “21 to 25 shrimp per pound”, so the smaller the number, the bigger the shrimp.

I recommend that you always buy frozen shrimp. Most all seafood is frozen once it’s caught (just think about how far it has to come from the ocean to the store, and how that shipping would go if they didn’t freeze it).

So, if you’re buying the stuff from the “fresh” counter, they only things you don’t know are how long it’s been defrosted, or even how many times it’s been defrosted and refrozen. With the frozen shrimp, you know the state of the shrimp.

Defrost the number of shrimp you want while you prep the soup and cook the orzo.

Place the frozen EZ peel (meaning that they’ve already been deveined & cut open) shrimp in a bowl and cover with tap water. Change out the water a couple of times. Let them sit for a minute or two, and the peels should easily slip off.

Place the peeled shrimp in a bowl, and set aside until ready to add to the soup.

Looking down into a bowl of tomato soup with shrimp and herbs, a spoon on the left side.

How to make this soup

This Shrimp and Tomato Soup is an incredibly delicious tomato soup that’s full of flavor from pre-made tomato sauce. It’s perfect for any occasion because it feels fancy, yet it comes together so quickly. This answers the question, “Can you eat pasta sauce as soup?” with a resounding YES!

The full printable easy weeknight soup recipe ingredients and instructions are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. You can find important tips and tricks in the post.

how to make this soup, spices and broth in a pan.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add oregano, crushed red pepper, and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add wine; cook 1 minute.

Use your favorite dry white wine here. I like Sauvignon Blanc the best. Most importantly, use one that you’d drink so it tastes good.

tip: If you don’t want to use wine, simply use broth in its place.

Add broth and water to pan; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo; cook 6 minutes or until al dente.

a pan of broth with raw shrimp and red peppers added.

Stir in marinara, shrimp, and roasted red pepper; cook 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and cooked through.

Notes on the marinara

Tip: Use a good quality marinara, aka spaghetti sauce, one that your family loves! This recipe has so few ingredients, you want to use good sauce for this soup.

You can use homemade marinara like my easy crock pot marinara. I’ll often make a big batch of homemade spaghetti sauce and keep it in the freezer. Defrost the frozen sauce in the microwave as the soup cooks.

I like that this is a creative way to use the sauce that may be in the freezer too. Finding creative ways to use leftovers can help reduce food waste.

You can choose how much sugar is in this soup by using a low sugar spaghetti sauce as well. There are a few great no sugar added jarred sauces. Or, again, try making your own and not adding any sugar to it.

Notes on the red pepper

Originally, I used raw red pepper in this recipe. I’ve updated it to jarred roasted red pepper. I think the flavor and texture is better, and it’s so easy to use a jar of roasted red peppers.

Now I will say that raw red pepper is going to be more budget friendly.

And, if you want, you could roast your own red peppers. It’s super easy to do. Just follow the How to roast a pepper instructions to roast your own.

Or, you could add the chopped red pepper in raw, and cook it in the soup as originally written.

It’s up to you.

Is this soup healthy?

Yes, this is a great healthy dinner. Life can be so busy and sometimes getting a delicious, nourishing, and healthy meal on the table can be a challenge.

But this bowl of comforting Marinara Soup comes together in about 10 minutes for a delicious, simple, and healthy dinner!

I love that this marinara soup is quick and easy to prepare, but it also includes so many nutritious ingredients.

Did you know that cooking tomatoes actually increases the amount of Lycopene in them. Lycopene is an antioxidant found in tomatoes and other red produce. Heating tomatoes has been shown to increase the amount of lycopene that the body can absorb by breaking down the plant cells.

How do I store this soup?

If you have leftovers of this Quick and Easy Marinara Soup, just store the soup in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

You may also freeze the soup, in airtight containers for 3-4 months.

If you want to make a batch ahead of time, or even make a double batch as a freezer meal, you could consider making it without the shrimp.

The soup reheats well in a sauce pan or in the microwave.

Easy Weeknight Italian Tomato Soup #vegan #soup #weeknight
One of the original photos from 2014. This is the vegan version of the soup without the shrimp.

Can I make it vegan or vegetarian?

If you’re vegan or vegetarian, simply leave the shrimp out.
 
This Weeknight Tomato Soup is naturally vegan without the shrimp, and is still packed with flavor.

Variations on the recipe

This soup is a great base for so many versions. All of these ideas help to answer the question, “What can I add to tomato soup to make it taste better?”

Make spaghetti soup with fideo pasta instead of orzo. Check the package directions for how long to cook the pasta. Make spaghetti and meatballs soup by adding meatballs instead of shrimp. Meatless meatballs are delicious in the soup too.

Turn it into a creamy tomato soup by adding a splash of cream at the end of cooking. Or, stir in a dollop of sour cream.

Make a quick minestrone soup by adding some frozen mixed veggies.

Add in some cooked beans to boost the protein.

Top with some croutons as well Parmesan cheese. And speaking of cheese, be sure to serve it with a great grilled cheese sandwich. Be sure to try my Pesto Avocado Grilled Cheese.

Tomato Seafood Soup is easy with this recipe and the addition of some crab meat, scallops, and fish.

Serve this on the side or as a first course with Mushroom Sun Dried Tomato Pasta.

Make a fun meal with some pizza pull apart biscuits!

A white bowl filled with tomato soup with pasta, shrimp, and herbs in it, a ladle in the right of the bowl.

More easy weeknight soup recipes

I love soup for dinner. Especially an easy to make soup. If you’re looking for more great dinner ideas, be sure to check out my White Bean & Sausage Soup, Corn Cheese Chowder, Thai Coconut Noodles, and Creamy Vegetable Gnocchi.

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Shrimp Tomato Soup

Debi
Weeknight dinners just got easier with this delicious Shrimp Tomato Soup made with jarred marinara sauce (aka spaghetti sauce) and tasty shrimp! It's so easy to make, you could have dinner on the table in no time!
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Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon dried garlic
  • ¼ cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup orzo uncooked
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (also known as spaghetti sauce)
  • 12 ounces large shrimp peeled and deveined, optional
  • 1 jarred roasted red pepper roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add oregano, crushed red pepper, and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add wine;cook 1 minute.
    2 teaspoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, ¾ teaspoon dried garlic, ¼ cup dry white wine
  • Add broth and water to pan; bring to a boil. Stir in orzo; cook 6 minutes or until al dente.
    2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, ½ cup water, ½ cup orzo
  • Stir in marinara, shrimp, and red pepper; cook 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and cooked through.
    2 cups marinara sauce, 12 ounces large shrimp, 1 jarred roasted red pepper
  • Place soup in each of 4 bowls, and top each serving with chopped oregano.
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1120mgPotassium: 565mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1796IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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Easy Weeknight Italian Tomato Soup with or without Shrimp #vegan #seafood #soup
One of the original 2014 photos of the soup with the shrimp.

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  1. Platter Talk

    June 20, 2014 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    What a gorgeous presentation of a delicious soup! Thanks for posting this one, my family loved it & I loved how easy it was to get dinner on the table.

  2. Charity L.

    June 20, 2014 at 10:25 am

    5 stars
    Yummy! This is delicious:) I made this and a Taco Soup this week. This was so easy to make and so much tastier than the other soup.

  3. Nicole Pyles

    June 20, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    This is a really good soup! What a great recipe! And so quick!

  4. Joanne

    June 20, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    This Italian tomato soup is so delicious. My family loves this. Thanks for sharing.

  5. maryellen

    June 20, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    This soup is delicious! It’s great any night of the week. I used some leftover chicken instead of shrimp, topped it with Parm, and called it chicken Parmesan soup.

  6. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens

    June 23, 2014 at 4:46 am

    Wow – you weren’t kidding when you said this soup is super-easy! What a perfect last-minute dinner idea to keep on hand!

  7. Tyler

    June 23, 2014 at 6:59 am

    5 stars
    The soup is gorgeous! This is one I’ll make again and again. So easy and so much flavor.

  8. Allison

    June 26, 2014 at 5:25 am

    I love this soup!!! I eat soup at least once a week, even in the summertime. It’s one of my favourite lunches and dinners. This tomato soup is always perfect for those savoury cravings too. Totally hits the spot!

  9. Jessica

    June 30, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    I made this soup for dinner tonight. It came together quickly. I used leftover homemade marinara. We dunked fresh bread chunks in the soup as we ate it. So good and I can’t believe how quick it was to make!

  10. Janette

    May 25, 2016 at 7:19 am

    I could eat this tomato soup anytime and I am so down with the shrimp. I’m so glad I tried this. It’s one to keep in your back pocket for when you don’t know what to make for dinner!

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