Vegan Tomato Soup

Warm your soul with this comforting and nutrient-packed Vegan Tomato Soup, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. This silky, flavor-rich soup combines the sweetness of fresh, ripe tomatoes with the savory depth of sautéed onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. A touch of tomato paste enhances the robust flavors, while fresh basil leaves add a burst of aromatic freshness. Simmered to perfection with vegetable broth and lightly sweetened with a hint of sugar, this dairy-free soup is blended until irresistibly smooth. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or as a cozy starter for any meal. Serve it with crusty bread or a crisp green salad for the ultimate vegan comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 medium Celery stalk, diced
• 8 cups Fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Sugar

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir well, allowing them to cook for 5 minutes until they begin to break down.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Season with salt, black pepper, and sugar, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot, letting the soup simmer for 20 minutes to meld the flavors.

Step 8

Remove the pot from the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly, then carefully blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by working in batches with a countertop blender.

Step 9

Return the pureed soup to the pot and gently rewarm over low heat if necessary.

Step 10

Stir in the fresh basil just before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3397.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1132.8

Total Fat 40.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4888.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.3g	0%
Total Sugars 84.4g
Protein 40.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 527.9mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 7674.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.2%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 56.4%