Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Soup
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5
Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Soup
Description
This soup starts by gently sautéing diced onion and chopped carrot in vegan butter or oil to soften and bring out sweetness. Garlic, quartered tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, and fresh basil are then added along with vegetable broth and seasonings like salt, sugar, smoked paprika, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. After simmering until the vegetables soften and flavors blend, plant-based milk and vegan cream cheese or plant-based cream are stirred in.
The mixture is blended until smooth, resulting in a creamy texture without dairy. The final simmer rounds the flavors. The tomato and basil base provides a comforting and mildly tangy profile enhanced by fresh herbs and subtle spice. The soup can be served hot and garnished with shredded vegan cheese or fresh basil if desired.
This is a filling vegan option suitable for cooler days or light meals. Adjust garnishes according to preference for added texture or flavor. The optional use of vegan cheese or nutritional yeast can add a 'cheesy' flavor dimension.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion diced, small
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons vegan butter or oil
- 3 carrot chopped
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 6 medium tomato quartered
- 1 bell pepper chopped, yellow or red
- ½ cup basil fresh
- 1 ½ to 2 cups vegetable broth
- ⅛ cup plant-based milk
- 4 ounces plant-based cream vegan cream cheese, optional
- ½ Tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve the soup hot for best flavor and texture.
- Enhance with vegan cheese or nutritional yeast for a "cheesy" taste.
- Garnish with shredded vegan cheese, fresh basil strips, or crushed red pepper flakes for texture and visual appeal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 837mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 766mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 10557IU | 211% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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