Description
Warm, cozy, and incredibly satisfying, this timeless classic tomato soup bursts with rich, tangy tomato flavors and a creamy texture from plant-based dairy, making it the perfect comfort food for any season or occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based cream or milk (such as oat milk or cashew cream)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and chop the fresh ripe tomatoes, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. Gather your vegetable broth and plant-based dairy to have everything ready for a smooth cooking process.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking gently until soft and translucent, which brings sweetness and aroma essential to the soup.
- Cook the Tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot with a pinch of salt and stir well. Let them simmer for 10-15 minutes until they break down and release their juices, developing natural umami flavors.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and apple cider vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to meld the flavors beautifully.
- Blend Until Smooth: Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup in batches to a high-speed blender and puree until silky smooth. Return the soup to the pot for the next steps.
- Stir in Creaminess: Whisk in the plant-based cream or milk and the natural gelling agent gradually to thicken the soup to your desired consistency. Heat gently while stirring frequently to achieve a luscious, creamy texture without curdling.
- Final Seasoning and Fresh Herbs: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir in freshly chopped basil leaves to add a fragrant herbal note that brightens every spoonful.
Notes
- Use the freshest tomatoes possible for the best flavor and vibrant color.
- Allow tomatoes enough time to simmer and develop richness.
- Blend in batches if necessary for an extra smooth texture.
- Add plant-based dairy and natural gelling agent gradually to control creaminess.
- For extra brightness, add apple cider vinegar at the end of cooking if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tomato soup, plant-based, vegan, creamy tomato soup, comfort food, gluten free
