Vegan Tomato Soup

Best of all, the ingredients for this recipe are easy to keep on hand, such as onions, canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, and dried herbs, making it a go-to recipe to whip up any night of the week. You can let it gently simmer while you’re getting the rest of your meal together. And when it’s all done, pack away leftovers to heat up at work the next day, or to pack in your kids’ lunch boxes. I love this recipe served with a simple sandwich, such as this Greek Chickpea Sandwich recipe, or a hearty salad, such as this Mandarin Quinoa Kale Bowl.

This vegan tomato soup is rich in the hearty flavors of tomatoes, which are packed with fiber, vitamin C, and lycopene—an antioxidant compound with cancer-fighting properties, as well as heart-health activity. It’s a good idea to try to fit healthy tomatoes into your diet at least a few times per week. So, get that soup pot out and cook up this recipe.

Here’s an interesting fact: This Classic Vegan Tomato Soup recipe is one of my most popular recipes ever on Pinterest. It just goes to show you that often the simple things are the best.

Yield: 8 servings

Vegan Tomato Soup

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Nothing soothes the soul more than a bowl of classic vegan tomato soup. And it’s even better when you make it yourself!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Pinch sugar
• ¼ teaspoon thyme
• Freshly ground black pepper and sea salt

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a medium heavy pot.
2. Add onions and garlic and sauté over medium for 9 minutes.
3. Stir in flour.
4. Mix in tomatoes, broth, sugar, and thyme. Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
5. Cover and simmer over medium for 40 minutes.
6. Place small batches of soup into a blender container and blend until smooth, yet lumpy. Return to pot and reheat if necessary.
7. Serve immediately.

Notes

InstantPot Directions: Place all ingredients in the container of the InstantPot. Press “Soup/Broth” setting. Cook according to manufacturer’s directions. Follow steps 6-7 as indicated above.

Slowcooker Directions: Place all ingredients in the container of the Slowcooker. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-12 hours. Cook according to manufacturer’s directions. Follow steps 6-7 as indicated above.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 3gSodium: 340mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g