5 from 96 votes
Vegan Tomato Bisque with Thyme
This Vegan Tomato Bisque with Thyme offers a creamy texture achieved through coconut milk and the fresh herbal hint of thyme. The bisque combines sautéed onions and garlic with diced tomatoes and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, simmered into a smooth, comforting soup. Serving it blended or chunky allows for texture variation, making it suitable for different preferences or occasions.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
168 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic chopped, cloves
- 28 ounces tomato diced, crushed, or pureed
- ½ cup coconut milk from a can, more for garnish
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar or agave nectar
- ½ teaspoon salt or leave out if canned tomatoes are salted
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme more for garnish, fresh or dried
- 1 cup of water
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat olive oil on medium-low heat, add chopped onion and garlic and saute lightly for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and all remaining ingredients. Simmer on medium heat, covered, for 10 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
- Serve as is (chunky) or blend to desired creaminess (recommended), using either an immersion blender or by transferring to a blender and pureeing in batches. If using a traditional blender, be sure to let it cool first.
- Serve with a dollop of coconut milk on top and a sprinkle of thyme.
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Notes
- If you prefer a chunky texture, omit blending after cooking.
- Add texture and flavor by topping the soup with croutons, crushed crackers, sesame seeds, or sprouts.
- Use canned coconut milk for creaminess; other plant-based milks may not yield the same texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
563mg
(23%)
Potassium
720mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
453IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 720mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 453IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.