Vegan Tomato Basil Soup

Feb 25, 2021 (Last updated Dec 6, 2023) by Hannah Sunderani

Vegan Tomato Basil Soup

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. 

Vegan Tomato Basil Soup Recipe:

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. 

This recipe is:

• rich
• creamy
• light and smooth in texture
• comforting and wholesome
• loaded with tomato flavour
• so easy to make
• requires less than 10 ingredients
• delicious for lunch or a light dinner 

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. 

How to make vegan creamy tomato 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?

Other soup recipes you might like:

If you’re digging this Vegan Tomato Basil Soup recipe, you might also like these:

Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup

Curried Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

Vegan Pumpkin Soup

Easy Tomato Gazpacho

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.