Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

A simple revamp on a classic dish that’s easy to make in bulk and oh so tasty! You can’t go wrong with a cup of soup and some hearty bread for dipping. Feel free to use this as a base and add in mixed veggies, beans and/or quinoa or lentils to take it a step further.

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Margaret Chapman

A simple revamp on a classic dish that’s easy to make in bulk and oh so tasty! You can’t go wrong with a cup of soup and some hearty bread for dipping.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Southwestern

Servings 4 servings

Calories 140 kcal

METHOD Stovetop

DIET Vegan

Ingredients

  

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• 6 medium Tomatoes (quartered)
• 1/2 cup of Fresh Basil
• 1 1/2-2 cups of Water (or veggie broth)
• 1/2 of a large Yellow Onion (diced)
• 3 Carrots (peeled & chopped)
• 1 Yellow Bell Pepper (chopped)
• 1/8 cup of Non-dairy Milk
• 4 ounces of Non-dairy Cream (cream cheese, optional)
• 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1/2 Tablespoon of Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of Smoked Paprika (cracked)
• 1/4 teaspoon of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
• 1-2 Tablespoon of Earth Balance (non-dairy butter or oil)

Instructions

 

• In a large pot sweat your onions with your non-dairy butter (or oil) and carrots for 15-20 minutes on a medium heat, string frequently to avoid burning or browning.
• Add in your garlic, diced tomatoes, bell pepper and basil along with your seasonings and water (or stock). Stir till evenly combined. Let everything cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to crack and mush up.
• Add in your non-dairy milk and cream. Then, using a blender, food processor or a handy dandy hand-held blender. Puree soup till smooth, in batches if needed.Taste and adjust seasonings if desired and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Serve hot with a non-dairy grilled cheese sandwich or a hearty bread for dipping, enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 395mgPotassium: 742mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 9501IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg

Keyword bulk, clean eating, easy, gf, gluten free, glutenfree, healthy, hearty, simple, soup, vegan

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