There is something I just love about the whole process of making homemade tomato soup. From roasting the tomatoes in the oven to letting the soup simmer and soak up all the flavors…it’s just great. Makes me feel warm and cozy every time I make it. This recipe is totally plant-based (aka vegan), healthy, delicious and made from scratch.
A lot of store-bought and restaurant tomato soups have dairy and butter in them. So unnecessary and disappointing! (Speaking of dairy, check out this article by Dr. Mark Hyman, the Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, on 6 Reasons You Should Avoid Dairy at All Costs. While Dr. Hyman doesn’t promote a totally plant-based diet, he promotes eating a vastly plant-based diet. More info to come in future blog posts about his view-point, which has many benefits, one being that a mostly plant-based diet versus a fully plant-based diet is a much easier pill to swallow for most people transitioning to a healthier lifestyle.) And, as is the case with many foods, tomato soup is just as delightful and scrumptious without dairy products.
- 2.5 lbs tomatoes, quartered
- 2 onions, roughly chopped (approx 2 cups)
- 6 whole garlic cloves
- 5-6 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. (A lot of recipes call for roasting tomatoes at 450 degrees. Of course when I tried that my fire alarm went off from the heat in my little NYC apartment. So keep an eye on your oven, if it seems too hot turn it down and roast for longer.)
- Place tomatoes, onions and whole garlic cloves on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 45 minutes until tomatoes begin to caramelize.
- Transfer roasted tomatoes, onion and garlic to a large pot. Add canned tomatoes, red pepper flakes, basil, thyme and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil then simmer for 1 hour.
- Transfer soup to blender and puree. Add more salt and pepper to taste if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
I will absolutely be making this! I love tomato basil soup, and I’ve been looking for a delicious homemade recipe for ages…thanks!!!
Yay!! I hope you like it as much as I do!
Delicious!
xoxoxo
Super looking Tedi. Now I know what I’m making for dinner. Hope it taste HALF as good as it looks. Love ya
Yay!! Hope you enjoy!!