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Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Soup

This creamy vegan tomato basil soup is a delicious twist on the classic comfort food. The rich creaminess is so warming and the basil adds a depth of flavor that will keep you coming back for more. This easy vegan tomato soup is perfect to make in a big batch for the whole week, with some hearty bread for dipping!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Margaret Chapman

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons of vegan butter or oil
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 medium tomatoes quartered
  • 1 yellow or red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ cup of fresh basil
  • 1 ½ to 2 cups of vegetable broth
  • ⅛ cup of plant-based milk
  • 4 ounces of plant-based cream vegan cream cheese, optional
  • ½ Tablespoon of sugar
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot, saute your onions with vegan butter (or oil) and carrots for 8 to 10 minutes on medium heat, frequently stirring to avoid burning or browning.
    process of adding minced garlic into pan
  • Add in your garlic, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, and basil, along with your seasonings and vegetable broth. Stir until evenly combined. Let everything cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to crack and soften up.
    process of adding spices to pan
  • Add in your plant-based milk and cream. Then, using a blender, food processor, or immersion blender, puree soup until smooth, in batches if needed. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired and simmer for 5 minutes.
    process of using immersion blender in tomato basil soup
  • Serve hot.

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Notes

  • Serve hot: Vegan tomato basil soup is best served hot.
  • Make it 'cheesy': Layer in some 'cheesy' flavor with a vegan cheese option or some nutritional yeast.
  • Add some garnishes: Shredded vegan cheese, strips of fresh basil or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper are simple garnishes to add to the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 10557IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
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