Description
This Easy Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup is a comforting, velvety, and vibrant plant-based recipe made from simple pantry staples. Ready in under 30 minutes, it features ripe tomatoes, aromatic onions and garlic, and a rich creaminess from coconut milk or cashew cream. Nutrient-packed and fully customizable, this dairy-free soup offers a delicious and satisfying bowl perfect for any cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes (fresh chopped or canned)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Creaminess
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk or cashew cream
Fats & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Herbs & Seasonings
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried herbs)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the fresh chopped tomatoes or canned tomatoes, then add the vegetable broth ensuring the mixture is covered. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Blend for Creaminess: Carefully transfer the soup in batches into a high-speed blender. Add coconut milk or cashew cream and fresh basil or herbs, then blend until smooth and creamy.
- Final Simmer and Season: Return the blended soup to the pot and heat over low heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust consistency by adding more broth or water if the soup is too thick.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for the sweetest, most flavorful soup.
- Simmer the soup to develop and deepen the flavors.
- Blend carefully using an immersion blender or a blender with a vented lid to avoid splatters.
- Adjust soup consistency by adding broth or coconut milk as needed.
- Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve their bright flavors and aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan tomato soup, creamy tomato soup, dairy-free soup, gluten free soup, plant-based soup, easy tomato soup, quick vegan soup
