Feb 25, 2021 (Last updated Dec 6, 2023) by Hannah Sunderani
Hiya friends! Today I’m sharing a delicious recipe for Vegan Tomato Basil Soup! This recipe couldn’t be simpler to make. It’s rich, creamy, and so lush. It’s also light yet super comforting.
Best of all, this soup recipe requires less than 10 ingredients to make. Which is why I’ve given it my newbie cook stamp of approval.
So, let me tell you exactly how to make this recipe so that you can enjoy it pronto.
It’s no surprise that I love to make homemade soups from scratch! (Store bought soups just don’t do it for me – they always too watery and lack flavour). My Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup and Vegan Potato Leek Soup warm my bones and soothe my soul during the cold winter months.
However, when thinking of making tomato soup – it puts us in a bit of a predicament… since tomatoes are in season during the summer months, which is when I’m least desiring a hot bowl of soup!
So, this recipe takes full advantage of canned tomatoes. So you can enjoy all that delicious warm tomato flavour during soup season! And let me tell you, it’s divine.
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Now, if you really want to take advantage of fresh summer tomatoes, then I highly recommend you give my chilled tomato gazpacho soup a try. It’s so fitting for the hot summer months.
But if you’re smack in the middle of winter like me, and you’re craving lush tomato soup, than read on my friend!
This recipe was inspired by Cookie and Kate, who also uses canned tomatoes in her recipe. She too agrees that they are perfect for achieving full tomato flavour for a cozy winter soup.
I know that I keep going on about how easy it is to make this is vegan tomato basil soup. So, let me prove it to you.
First, you’re going to sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Then we’re going to add the vegetable broth and canned tomato and let it simmer.
I like to use raw cashews for creaminess in this recipe, so you’ll transfer the soup to a blender and add the cashews. In addition, I add a splash of maple syrup to cut the acidity (highly recommended, but not necessary if you prefer sugar-free). Blend for a couple minutes until smooth and creamy.
Finally, you’ll finish by adding the fresh basil and blending into the soup until smooth (or pulsing if you prefer it chunky. I like mine smooth).
And that’s pretty much it! You’re looking at a glorious vegan tomato basil soup that literally took 20 minutes, and minimal effort to make. I particularly love to serve this recipe with my vegan grilled cheese! There is something about grilled cheese and tomato soup that’s a match made in heaven! Don’t ya think?
If you’re digging this Vegan Tomato Basil Soup recipe, you might also like these:
Curried Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
So there we have it! An ultra simple recipe for rich, lush, and creamy tomato basil soup. It takes 20 minutes to cook and it’s full of tomato flavour. All-in-all, it’s a wondrous warming recipe to be enjoyed during the winter months (a.k.a. soup season). I’m sure you’re going to love this recipe just as much as we do.
And, if you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have. And of course, tag me on Instagram with your pictures using the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.
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Just made this for the first time, and it will become one of my staples. Really really good! Thank you.
Oh that makes me so happy to hear Kara! So glad you enjoyed this soup!
I have not made this yet but what would you suggest substituting for cashews? I have tree nut and sesame allergies in addition to being dairy free and gluten free.
Hi Tiffany! Although I haven’t tried it, I would recommend using hemp hearts in replace of the cashews. If you do try, let me know how it goes! 🙂
I’m from Chile(south america) and many times I find recipes with the weirdest ingredients ever so I always end up eating pasta again. But this recipe was so symple and easy that I had to do it. And it was sooo good!! I’m definitely gonna try it again, especially to bring to school.
Hi Connie! I am thrilled that you enjoyed this soup so much! We love it too. Thanks for the sweet comment. 🙂
This was delightful! A perfect soup with grilled cheese. We aren’t vegan, but we have been putting more veg and some vegan meals into our rotation, and adding cashews to things crops up frequently, and I’m loving it!
Hi Kim! Oh i am thrilled that you enjoyed this soup! We love it too. Thanks for sharing your story! I love that you’re trying to add more vegan recipes to your rotation. Good for you!
This is so thick and creamy! My whole family enjoyed it. Before my husband ate it, he was sceptical because he doesn’t love tomato soup or basil, so a combination of both made him think he wouldn’t like it, BUT he was pleasantly surprised when he ate 3 bowls of this and said he loved it! Big hit!
Aww Krystal! I absolutely love this comment! hahah. Makes me so happy that I could even convince a tomato and basil skeptic with this tomato and basil soup! Thank you for sharing. 🙂