This vegan tomato and basil soup is one of my favorite soups ever and you’ll understand exactly why after you taste it.
To find more tasty vegan meals, see our vegan soup recipes, vegan summer recipes and vegan Italian recipes roundups.
As you might have noticed, I’m not really a big fan of complicated recipes that take hours to make.
I think that creating truly delicious meals is a result of carefully selecting quality ingredients, and choosing the right herbs/spices to go with them.
This soup proves that sentiment perfectly. What’s in it? Pureed tomatoes, onions, spices, herbs, pasta, salt and water.
I mean, that doesn’t sound very appetizing, does it?
And yet, when you combine these ingredients and cook them together, the result is a mouthwatering and heart warming deliciousness.
This soup is creamy, healthy and hearty.
You can even grate some vegan cheese on top to make it EXTRA cozy!
Talk about healthy comfort food, though.
The basis of this soup is completely clean eating. BUT, even if you add some veggie whole wheat tortellinis (you should!!!), it becomes the best soup ever.
It’s like the liquid manifestation of a hug.
There is really no knowledge or skill needed to make this recipe. If you know how to cut onions and cook pasta, you’re all set.
Also, just make sure you taste the soup while it’s cooking and add salt/pepper if needed.
P.S. If you want a super creamy soup, you can use a hand blender at the end.
Vegan Tomato and Basil Soup
Easy Vegan Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 head onion chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 25 oz pureed tomatoes
- 12 oz water
- 1 tsp basil dried
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 2 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper ground
- 3 cup tortellini pasta (cooked)
Instructions
- Fry the chopped onions in 1 tbsp oil (in a medium soup pot) for a few minutes until they turn light brown.
- Add all the remaining ingredients. Stir and cover.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes. Taste while cooking. Add more spices and/or salt if needed.
- Use a hand blender to make the soup extra smooth and creamy.
- Add the tortellini pasta and top with a generous amount of chopped fresh basil.
More healthy vegan comfort food:
- Avocado Pasta with Tofu Bacon
- Basil Pesto Pasta
- Rice Noodle Stir Fry
- Chickpea Noodle Soup
- White Bean and Kale Pot Pie
- Cheesy Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes
Did you make this vegan Tomato and Basil soup? Let me know in the comments!
Where do you find vegan tortellini. I don’t think it exists.
Kite Hill makes a yummy one. Find it at whole Foods, Natural Grocers, safeway any store like that.
You can find small vegan ravioli at Trader Joe’s.
Vegan tortellini are definitely not common or easily accessible for most people
This soup is delicious! I couldn’t believe how quick and easy it was to throw together. It was great on a cold evening after walking the dog. I’ll definitely be making this again and again!
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Shari! 🙂 It’s perfect on cold, Winter nights.
Sprouts sells it too, just got some yesterday.
So, trying this, right now. I definitely didn’t have vegan tortellini, so I’m using potato gnocchi. Also, I’m using veggie broth, not water . Plus, lots more spices, because that’s how I cook. Smells great, so far. My early taste sample is good. Thank you for the recipe!
I agree with you; I would never have imagined that such a flavorful result would come of combining a few key ingredients. This tomato basil soup is absolutely divine, and just in time for the recent temperature dip. I did tweak the recipe by adding one T each of lemon juice and maple syrup which seemed to accentuate the basil while lessening its bitterness. The soup was even better the next day! And, rather than adding tortellini, I tossed a handful of oyster crackers into my bowl.
I’m so glad you liked it, Pam!
I gotta try your version next time. 🙂