Creamy Tomato Soup

4.82 from 11 votes

Creamy Tomato Soup has a flavorful rich creamy base that is chock full of blended fresh veggies and perfect seasonings.

Course Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine American, Vegan

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 15

Servings Servings

Calories 384kcal

Author Ginny McMeans

4 tablespoons non-dairy butter - you use this much for the roux to help make the soup thicker.
½ cup white onion, diced
½ cup carrot - diced
3 cloves garlic - finely diced
4 tablespoons flour
32 ounces vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
28 ounces whole tomatoes - large can
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup potatoes - yukon gold, peeled and cut bite size chunks
1 cup from a can of full fat coconut milk usually about 17 to 22% fat
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Heat the vegan butter in a large soup pot. Add the onion and carrot and saute for about 8-10 minutes. Until the onion looks translucent.
Add the garlic and saute a couple more minutes.
Add the flour and stir and cook to make a roux. It will take about 3 minutes to cook the flour taste out of the mixture.
Pour in the broth, water, tomato paste and tomatoes. Stir to make sure the roux is all mixed into the liquid. Add the basil.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Stir a couple of times to make sure it is not sticking.
White this is cooking cover the potato pieces with water in a separate saucepan.
Bring to boil and then lower and cook about 12 to 15 minutes, until tender but not overly cooked. Drain and set aside.
When the tomato mixture is done remove from heat and let cool.
Now you need to blend the soup. You can either use and immersion blender until it is completely smooth or use a blender. Blend in batches until the soup is smooth.
Return the tomato soup to the pot by pouring it through a sieve.
Reheat the soup and add the coconut milk, potatoes, salt and pepper. Do not bring to a boil just heat through on medium-high.
Taste to see if you need more salt or pepper. They can always add a little at the table.

Make it a complete meal with a salad and crusty bread.