I’d say yes to a bowl of this creamy tomato soup every day in the wintertime! It’s exactly the sort of comforting dish I crave on cold, gray days, because it’s wholesome, yet fun. The soup itself is pretty darn healthy, made without any heavy cream or butter. In fact, it’s totally vegan! Still, it has a satisfying creamy texture and rich taste. Wholesome: check. The fun part of this creamy tomato soup is actually the topping. I load it up with toasty vegan grilled cheese croutons! They add a nice crunch to the creamy soup, and they let you enjoy the classic grilled cheese + tomato soup combo all in one. SO fun, right? Let’s cook!
Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe Ingredients
Because it’s winter, I intended to make this soup using only canned tomatoes, but at the store, I saw some organic fresh tomatoes that looked too good to pass up. I decided to roast them and toss them into the soup in addition to the canned tomatoes. Then, I rounded it out with these key ingredients:
Roasted onion and garlic add an irresistible, caramelized depth of flavor. Chickpeas are the secret ingredient! They make this vegan tomato soup lusciously creamy without any dairy. Balsamic vinegar makes it deliciously tangy. Fresh thyme adds a lovely herbal note. A handful of fresh basil would be great here too! Maple syrup balances the acidic balsamic and tomatoes. Extra-virgin olive oil adds richness. And a dash of red pepper flakes spices it up.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Make Creamy Tomato Soup
I like to think of this homemade tomato soup recipe in two easy steps: 1. Roast and 2. Blend. Here’s how it goes:
Homemade Tomato Soup Serving Suggestions
This creamy tomato soup is delicious on its own, but the grilled cheese croutons really take it over the top. Of course, regular croutons would be a yummy topping too. Not in the mood for croutons? That’s ok! Pair this soup with a regular grilled cheese sandwich, avocado toast, homemade focaccia, or crusty bread. I also like it with a salad on the side. This kale salad, this broccoli salad, a Caesar salad, or a chopped salad would all be good choices.
More Favorite Soup Recipes
If you love this creamy tomato soup, try one of these homemade soup recipes next:
Many-Veggie Vegetable Soup Butternut Squash Soup Carrot Ginger Soup Best Lentil Soup Black Bean Soup Pumpkin Soup Vegan Broccoli Soup Or any of these 30 Best Soup Recipes!
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