The secret of this creamy vegan tomato soup is roasted tomatoes and cashew nuts. It’s quick and easy, and the star toast makes it a hit with the kids.
This creamy vegan tomato soup recipe is sponsored by Muir Glen. All opinions are ours.
Sometimes life needs a little spice to make familiar things feel new, and it’s funny what even the simplest of things can do. Moving a piece of furniture can create a whole new space. Adopting a new way of working, trying a new restaurant, or exploring a new neighborhood can add a new dimension to a familiar city. Adding a new recipe or two to the rotation can make the week’s grind even more fun. This vegan tomato soup recipe is one of our new favorites – spice it up with these star toasts! Read on for the vegan tomato soup recipe and a little more on how to keep the recipes interesting.
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Spice up recipes with a special touch
And adding new dimensions to keep things interesting for adults is even better with kids. When I was a kid I remember our family had a plate that said “You are the best” with a big red heart on it. We usually ate off white plates, but every once in a while the “you’re the best” plate would pop up at my or my sister’s table. Sometimes it seemed like we were particularly good, but sometimes it wasn’t for any particular reason. And let me tell you, if you ate from the “You’re the Best” plate, it was basically THE BEST DAY. (Genius, mom; genius.)
As a new parent, I’m working to find sneaky ways to make things special once our toddler Larson is old enough. (Anyone with kids, please let them know.) Case in point: these star toasts that complement this vegan tomato soup recipe! My childhood self would have fallen in love with these little toasties – because even my adult self is! Something about the floating stars in the soup makes them all the more interesting to eat, no matter your age. As soon as Larson is old enough (he’s almost there) I know it’s going to be a big hit.
And you, what simple things do you do to keep life interesting and fun? Or for those of you with kids, what fun things have you added to make things special?
How to make this Creamy Tomato Soup recipe
And while we hope that starred toast will be a hit with little ones, there’s more to this vegan tomato soup recipe than fancy toast. First off, this creamy vegan tomato soup recipe is made silky smooth by mixing in cashews instead of the typical heavy cream. And while it’s easy to put together, it has a robust and bright flavor.
The main secret (besides cashews) is the use of fire roasted tomatoes. Why? Fire-roasted tomatoes have a sweeter, more distinct flavor than other canned tomatoes, making them perfect for using in a quick vegan tomato soup recipe. We use Muir Glen’s Fire Roasted brand and love how they allow for a robust flavor without simmering for hours. For this tomato soup recipe, we recommend finding pot roast for the best flavor.
Being plant-based, this vegan Italian recipe suits many diets. (In fact, it’s one of our best vegan recipes for kids!) But don’t let that put you off if you’re not looking for a vegan recipe: it’s usually just delicious! And the cashew blend adds protein and a creamy body (much like this cashew cream!).
This vegan tomato soup recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, naturally sweetened and refined sugar free.
Related: For this recipe, try our homemade vegetable broth!
The description
The secret of this creamy vegan tomato soup is roasted tomatoes and cashews. It’s quick and easy, and the star toast makes it a hit with the kids.
- Chop 1 onion. Finely chop 4 cloves of garlic. Chop ½ cup basil leaves.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; Fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the white wine vinegar and cook until evaporated.
- Add the basil, cashews, canned tomatoes and their liquid, broth, kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. When finished, use an immersion blender to puree the soup for a few minutes (or puree in a blender) until creamy and the cashews are fully incorporated.
- Meanwhile, toast the bread slices and cut out stars with small star-shaped cutters. Chop the chives.
- Serve the soup hot with star toast and chopped chives.
- Category: main course
- Method: Cook
- Kitchen: Italian
Keywords: Healthy Soup, Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Vegan Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, Healthy Recipes for Kids, Recipes for Kids
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