Vegan Tomato and Basil Soup

This velvety vegan tomato basil soup combines roasted vine tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and creamy butter beans for the ultimate comfort food experience. With a silky texture that rivals any dairy-based version, this soul-warming soup captures the essence of late summer in every spoonful and proves that plant-based cooking never compromises on flavor.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 185kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 pounds vine tomatoes
1 large yellow onion roughly sliced
1 large head of garlic top trimmed
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
1½ cups vegetable broth plus more if needed
1 15- ounce can butter beans drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons maple syrup or sugar
Handful of fresh basil leaves plus extra for garnish
Unsweetened oat milk or vegan cream optional
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 420°F (215°C).
Toss tomatoes, onion, and garlic head with olive oil and salt on a large baking sheet.
Roast for 35 minutes until vegetables are softened and golden brown.
Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender or large pot, squeezing garlic cloves from their skins.
Add vegetable broth, butter beans, tomato paste, maple syrup, and fresh basil leaves.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Transfer to a pot and warm over medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
Stir in oat milk or vegan cream for extra creaminess if desired.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

Make a double batch as this soup freezes beautifully for up to 3 months

Adjust thickness by adding more vegetable broth for thinner consistency or simmering uncovered to thicken

Substitute butter beans with white cannellini beans or chickpeas for different textures

For extra richness, add a splash of coconut cream instead of oat milk

Taste and adjust sweetness with additional maple syrup if tomatoes are particularly acidic

Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 5 days - flavors actually improve overnight

For a smoky flavor variation, add a pinch of smoked paprika during blending

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