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    Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup

    Published: Dec 19, 2022 by Stephanie 4 Comments

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    This Vegan Tomato Soup is super easy to make and the best tomato soup recipe that's warm, cozy and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Homemade creamy tomato soup that's naturally gluten free, dairy free & nut free.

    Vegan tomato soup in a grey bowl topped with fresh basil and cracked black pepper. Fresh basil leaves and two silver spoons beside the bowl.

    We love a warm creamy bowl of homemade tomato soup almost anytime! And since this tomato soup recipe is so easy to prepare we make it quite frequently.

    Paired with a melty grilled cheese sandwich or some biscuits you have the perfect easy comforting dinner.

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredient notes
    • How to make vegan tomato soup
    • Serving suggestions
    • How to store homemade tomato soup
    • Frequently Asked Questions?
    • πŸ“– Recipe

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • It's creamy without the addition of any cream, milk or nuts.
    • Much less sodium or unnecessary ingredients that you find in canned soups.
    • Super easy to make with just a few ingredients and a couple pantry staples.
    • Naturally vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free & nut-free.

    Ingredient notes

    • Diced tomatoes- I recommend using organic unsalted canned tomatoes if possible. This way you're able to control the sodium content in the soup.
    • Vegetable broth- I used a low sodium broth but could use regular broth and just adjust the amount of salt you add to the soup.
    • Onions- Yellow onion was used although you could substitute with white onion.
    • Olive oil- Another neutral oil could be used such as avocado oil.
    • Carrots- They add a nice balance of sweetness to the soup.
    • Tomato paste- This helps thicken the soup and make it a little creamier so don't leave that out.
    • Celery- This also adds to the overall sweetness and flavor of the soup.
    • Seasonings- It's not recommend to leave any out as I've tested the recipe numerous times with different seasonings.
    • Bay leaf- Make sure to remove this prior to blending the soup.
    • Red wine- This is an optional ingredient but highly recommended.

    Ingredients in vegan tomato soup which included diced tomatoes, veggie broth, onions, olive oil, carrots, tomato paste, celery, garlic, bay leaf, seasonings.

    How to make vegan tomato soup

    {full printable directions are in the recipe card below}

    1. Heat olive oil over medium heat and add onions, celery, carrots, garlic & salt. SautΓ© till translucent .
    2. Stir in basil, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper and bay leaf and continue to cook another minute till fragrant.
    3. Add remaining ingredients, stir, & bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer for 30-45 minutes.
    4. Remove from heat, take out bay leaf and allow to cool about 10 minutes.
    5. Using an immersion blender puree the soup to the desired consistency until smooth and creamy.
    6. Stir, taste for salt and pepper and serve immediately.

    Diced carrots, onions, celery and garlic being sautΓ©ed in soup pan for vegan tomato soup.
    SautΓ©ed vegetables with seasonings added for vegan tomato soup recipe.
    Remaining ingredients added to vegan tomato soup.
    Bay leaf being removed from soup.
    Vegan tomato soup being purΓ©ed with an immersion blender.
    Smooth and creamy soup ready to be served.

    Serving suggestions

    This soup can be served as a light tasty meal with a side salad. I love an easy romaine salad with a vinaigrette.

    It's also great with a sandwich(we love a good grilled cheese) or even just some crusty bread for dunking.

    How to store homemade tomato soup

    Once it's cooled completely you can store in airtight glass containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    This vegan tomato soup can also be frozen in airtight containers for 3-4 months.

    vegan tomato soup in a grey bowl garnished with chopped fresh basil and black pepper. Fresh basil in the background along with silver spoons.

    Frequently Asked Questions?

    What's the best tomatoes for homemade tomato soup?

    For simplicity I recommend using organic diced canned tomatoes. If using fresh tomatoes you want to make sure they are fresh ripe tomatoes which can sometimes be challenging to find in the winter. If using fresh tomatoes Roma, Beefsteak or San Marzano are good choices.

    Is tomato soup healthy?

    Tomato soup is low in calories and carbohydrates yet provides lots of vital nutrients. It's a great source of vitamin A & C. It's also packed with Lycopene which is known to help fight chronic diseases.

    Do I need an immersion blender to make this?

    I recommend using an immersion blender. It's great for making homemade soups easier. You could also puree cooled soup carefully in a blender.

    AND IF YOU TRY THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a starΒ rating.

    Two bowls of vegan tomato soup with silver spoons. Soup is garnished with fresh basil and black pepper. Fresh basil in the background.

    Until next time-xoxo

    Stephanie

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    5 from 9 votes

    Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup

    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    0 minutes minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes minutes
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 90kcal
    Author Stephanie

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 carrot diced
    • 1 stalk of celery diced
    • Β½ yellow onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic chopped
    • 3 cups diced canned tomatoes
    • 1 tbsp. dried basil
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1 tsp. onion powder
    • β…› tsp. cayenne pepper
    • 2 Β½ cups vegetable broth
    • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
    • ΒΌ cup red wine* *
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • optional- top with fresh basil
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    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil over medium high heat
    • Add carrot, celery, garlic, onions with 1 tsp. salt and saute about 5-6 minutes
    • Then add basil, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, bay leaf and continue cooking about another minute
    • Add diced tomatoes, & remaining ingredients
    • Bring to boil
    • Reduce heat to medium low and simmer about 30-45 minutes
    • Taste for salt and pepper
    • Remove from heat and let cool about 10 minutes
    • Make sure to remove bay leaf at this time(you don't want to blend it)
    • Then with your immersion blender slowly blend your tomatoes and vegetables to the consistency you like
    • Serve immediately or warm till ready to serve.

    Notes

    **wine optional
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.9g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 5.5g | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 4.5g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Suzy

      September 19, 2019 at 3:48 am

      I love how simple and easy this recipe is to make! This is going to be a staple in our house this winter! Love it!

      Reply
    2. Cindy

      September 17, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      This soup is πŸ’― for me!! So delicious and so easy!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        September 18, 2019 at 5:41 pm

        Thanks Cindy! 😘

        Reply
    3. Tayo

      September 17, 2019 at 3:19 pm

      This reminds me so much of a soup I ate frequently growing up in Nigeria. I will definitely try your version, it looks so easy to make and delicious!

      Reply
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