Quick Vegan Tomato Soup [With Canned Tomatoes]
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Quick Vegan Tomato Soup [With Canned Tomatoes]
Description
Quick Vegan Tomato Soup is prepared by gently cooking diced red bell pepper in olive oil before combining it with canned stewed tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Dried thyme and oregano contribute herbal notes to this gently simmered mixture. After cooking until bubbling, the soup is pureed to a smooth consistency, creating a velvety texture that highlights the natural sweetness and acidity of the tomatoes and peppers.
The soup features layers of flavor from the sautéed peppers and herb blend, offering a moderate intensity appropriate for a plant-based meal. It can be served as a starter, light lunch, or paired with bread for a modest dinner.
For a thinner consistency, vegetable broth can be added, and when using fresh tomatoes, roasting them enhances the flavor. Simmering longer allows flavors to meld more fully. Seasoning is variable due to canned tomato flavor differences, so taste and adjust salt and pepper accordingly before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 stewed tomatoes 15-ounce) cans
- 6 leaves basil chopped, fresh
- ¼ teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil. Add the peppers and heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove peppers from heat and add to a pot with the tomatoes, basil, thyme, oregano. Cook on medium-high heat until bubbling.
- Remove from heat and use either a standard blender working in batches or an immersion blender to purée the soup.
- Once desired consistency is achieved, garnish with more pepper and red pepper flakes for heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Add vegetable broth to thin the soup to your preferred consistency.
- Use the same weight of fresh tomatoes roasted until tender and blistered to substitute canned.
- Taste before serving and adjust seasoning as canned tomatoes can vary in flavor.
- Longer simmering can deepen flavors if time allows.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 492mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2324IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 94mg | 104% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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