Tomato Soup vs Tomato Sauce

A side-by-side guide to substituting Tomato Sauce for Tomato Soup (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.5 cup of Tomato Sauce for every 1 cup of Tomato Soup.

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Tomato Soup

Base unit: cup

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Tomato Sauce

Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup)

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Notes: Tomato sauce is thicker and more concentrated than soup. Use about ½ cup and add liquid (broth or water) plus cream to reach desired consistency.

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When to use Tomato Sauce instead of Tomato Soup

Tomato sauce is thicker and more concentrated than soup. Use about ½ cup and add liquid (broth or water) plus cream to reach desired consistency. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup).

Common questions

Can I substitute Tomato Sauce for Tomato Soup?

Yes — Tomato sauce is thicker and more concentrated than soup. Use about ½ cup and add liquid (broth or water) plus cream to reach desired consistency. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup).

What's the conversion ratio for Tomato Soup to Tomato Sauce?

Use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Tomato Soup and Tomato Sauce interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Tomato sauce is thicker and more concentrated than soup..

Is Tomato Sauce a better substitute than other options for Tomato Soup?

Tomato Sauce is one of the options SubSwap lists for Tomato Soup. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Tomato Soup substitutes.

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