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    Home » Recipes » Soup Recipes

    Creamy Fresh Vegan Tomato Soup

    Published on October 11, 2018 by Kate, Updated on January 24, 2023 - 5 Comments

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    This rich and creamy vegan tomato soup is made from fresh tomatoes, lots of sautéed onion, garlic, and a little carrot for sweetness.  Although it's simple and and quick to prepare, the results are fit for a king!  Utterly delectable.

    overhead shot of two white bowls filled with vegan tomato soup with grey napkins beside and croutons and basil strewn about

    Ingredients for vegan tomato soup

    • fresh tomatoes - just got given those beauties in the pic below by a friend.  Still swooning over them.
    • fresh basil - this fresh touch makes all the difference!
    • onions, carrots, fresh garlic
    • a few seasonings
    • a bit of vegan cream cheese (some subs offered below if you don't have this on hand!)

    overhead shot of assortment of fresh whole bright red tomatoes

    Related recipe: Miso Sweet Potato Soup

    How to make vegan tomato soup

    Start by roughly chopping up a generous 2 cups of onion.  (No need to make it pretty!  You're going to blend it anyhow!)

    Peel and chop up 2 carrots (about 1 cup chopped carrot).

    Mince 4-5 cloves garlic (about 2 tablespoons minced).

    Put all that in a large stock pot with two tablespoons vegan margarine or olive oil.

    overhead shot of chopped onions, carrots, and minced garlic in a pot

    Sauté the carrots, onion, garlic over a low heat for about 5-7 minutes.  Don't let it brown, just let it slowly sauté while you are chopping the tomatoes up!

    overhead shot of softened onions, garlic, and carrots

    Once the onions and carrots are soft, add your chopped fresh tomatoes to the pot.

    side shot of chopped fresh tomatoes being added to stock pot tomato soup mixture

    Also add 4 cups vegan chicken-style broth or bullion/water equivalent.

    side view of vegan chicken-style broth being added to tomato soup mixture

    Cook soup mixture over medium heat for approx. 10-15 minutes or until the tomatoes are completely soft.  Then add the chopped basil and let it soften for a minute or two.

    small clear bowl of chopped basil

    Now your soup should look something like this, and smell AMAZING!

    overhead shot of vegan tomato soup ingredients in a fully cooked state in a stockpot

    If you have an immersion blender, great.  Grab it and carefully blend your soup right in the pot.  If not, you'll need to blend it in batches in a blender or food processor until mostly smooth.

    overhead shot of pureed tomato soup in a stockpot

    Return your soup to the pot and add ¼ cup Vegan cream cheese.  The soup is already great, but this is truly an unbelievably tasty finishing touch.  Rave reviews going to be coming your way!

    overhead shot of scoop of vegan cream cheese being added to pureed vegan tomato soup

    Stir the cream cheese around in the soup a bit to let it melt....and you're done.  And Yes, your whole family is going to LOVE you, and beg for this soup!!!  

    Don't have vegan cream cheese on hand?

    Just decrease the water/broth added by 1 cup and finish with a cup of unsweetened non-dairy milk instead.  Won't be quite as rich, but still super yummy!

    Can this soup be frozen?

    If you manage to have any leftovers, yes!!  Let it cool and freeze in bags.  Thaw by placing the bags in a bowl of warm water.

    overhead shot of vegan tomato soup in white bowl with fresh basil and crouton garnish

    This is one of my favorite soup recipes of all time, and I'm excited for you to jump in and try it!!

    More pureed vegan soups to try: Vegan Parsnip Soup

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    overhead shot of vegan tomato soup with croutons and basil as garnish

    Creamy Vegan Fresh Tomato Soup

    This fresh tomato soup recipe is an easy way to the best creamy vegan tomato soup you've ever eaten!  Diced onion and garlic, minced garlic, and a few other basic ingredients come together quickly and beautifully.  Sure to please even the pickiest palates.
    4.96 from 22 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 128kcal
    Author: Kate

    Ingredients

    Saute first:

    • 2 cups Chopped Onion, roughly chopped
    • 1 cup Chopped Carrot, about two carrots
    • 2 tablespoons Minced Garlic, about 4-5 cloves
    • 2 tablespoons Vegan Margarine, or olive oil

    After sautéing the above, add:

    • 8 cups Fresh Tomatoes, roughly chopped
    • 4 cups water
    • 1 tablespoon Chicken-style seasoning or vegetable bullion equivalent
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
    • 3 teaspoons Salt, (add more to taste)

    Before blending add:

    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

    After blending add:

    • ¼ cup Vegan Cream Cheese

    Instructions

    • Saute onion, carrot, and garlic in vegan margarine over low heat until soft (approx 5-7 minutes).
    • Then add tomatoes, water, chicken-style seasoning or bullion, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, and salt.
    • Cook tomato mixture until tomatoes are completely soft (approx 15 minutes).
    • Add chopped fresh basil and let rest for a moment.
    • Blend the soup with an immersion blender or blend in batches using a food processor or traditional blender.
    • Return soup to pot and add ¼ cup vegan cream cheese.  Keep warm as needed until serving.  Garnish with croutons and fresh basil!  SUPER yum!

    Notes

    What is Vegan Chicken-Style Seasoning?
    Vegetable bullion will work in replacement, but check out this post for info on how to make your own!!
    Don't have vegan cream cheese on hand?
    Just decrease the water/broth added by 1 cup and finish with a cup of unsweetened non-dairy milk instead.  Won't be quite as rich, but still super yummy!
    Can this soup be frozen?
    If you manage to have any leftovers, yes!!  Let it cool and freeze in bags.  Thaw by placing the bags in a bowl of warm water.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5480IU | Vitamin C: 34.4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

    More Vegan Soup Recipes

    • Vegan Parsnip Soup
    • Vegan Miso Sweet Potato Soup
    • Blackened Tofu Black Eyed Pea Bowls (Vegan Protein Bowls)
    • Vegan Zuppa Toscana

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    1. Karen L

      October 11, 2018 at 10:53 pm

      Would coconut cream/milk work instead of the cream cheese (perhaps as well as reduce liquid)?

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      • Rebecca

        October 12, 2018 at 9:50 am

        Yes! I think coconut milk would be a great alternative. It'll add a bit of coconut flavor to be sure, but I think that would taste great! Also cashew cream would work well or any vegan sour cream. And I would reduce the amount of liquid added by the amount of milk/cream you're adding at the end!

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    2. Cecile

      October 11, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      Wooooow this one will replace the current one which is only tomato juice and can!!
      I give it to my daughter for lunch at school, so I have a trick to freeze little portions, I use a silicone muffin mold, then once frozen I take it out and put in bags, never messy!

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      • Rebecca

        October 11, 2018 at 1:07 pm

        Thx Cecile! I love the freezing portions idea!! Perfect for quick lunches!!

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      • Janis

        October 23, 2020 at 2:04 pm

        great idea!

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