According to Healthline cooking vegetables removes vital nutrients but 3 veggies increase their nutritional properties as they are being cooked. Denver Health reveals that tomatoes, carrots, and broccoli are healthiest when cooked as opposed to eating them raw.
In Virginia, Hanover tomatoes are said to be the best because of the type of soil they are grown in. If you opt for store brands of tomato soup choose one that is low-sodium so it will not raise your blood pressure.
Fairfax County Gardening gives excellent tips on growing your carrots in the Commonwealth. According to American Farm Publications Brocolli production has decreased in the state but this green veggie can still be found in most grocery stores and health food chains.
To get a bigger bang out of the nutrition from these vegetables try adding broccoli, and carrots to your tomato soup and allow the cooking process to squeeze every drop of nutrition from them.