Easiest Vegan Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe • The Bojon Gourmet (2024)

Fresh tomatoes roasted with onions and garlic form the backbone of this easy vegan roasted tomato soup recipe. Serve with a sandwich or salad for a nourishing late-summer or early-fall meal.

We've entered that lovely time of year when summer produce is still abundant and cooler temperatures have us craving more than just salads. We've been loving soups, stews, and curries on cool nights when the sun sets over San Francisco.

When a CSA haul offered a boatload of ripe tomatoes, I whipped up a batch of this creamy roasted tomato soup. I shared a similar recipe several years ago, made striking with yellow tomatoes, green harissa, and halloumi croutons. Here I'm sharing a more classic roasted tomato soup recipe. This version starts with fresh tomatoes roasted in the oven with onions and garlic. Throw this all in a food processor and puree smooth, no need to remove skins or seeds, then simmer with stock and coconut milk. The deep, rich flavor of roasted tomatoes sings of harvest time.

So grab a flat of late-season tomatoes, make a double batch to freeze for winter, and revel in cozy soup-making vibes as good cooking smells permeate your kitchen.

Ingredients & Substitution Suggestions

• Fresh tomatoes are the star of this show. Use anything ripe and flavorful: roma tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, early girls, beefsteak, etc. You can even throw in some cherry tomatoes. If you don't have fresh tomatoes on hand, try this vegan tomato soup recipe by my friend Lisa instead.
• Garlic and onions add depth and flavor.
• Olive oil coats the veggies as they roast, and it adds peppery notes when drizzled over the finished soup. Be sure to use an olive oil that you love the flavor of! My favorites are California Olive Ranch and Enzo.
• Vegetable stock or bouillon adds extra flavor. Omnivores can use chicken stock or chicken bone broth if they prefer. If your stock or bouillon is very salty, hold off on adding salt until you're simmering the final soup, then add salt to your taste.
• A good splash of full-fat coconut milk adds creaminess. You don't taste the coconut at all. But if you're avoiding coconut, you can make extra cashew cream and add that to your taste instead. Non-vegans can use half and half or heavy cream.
• If you'd like a little extra smoky flavor, you can add smoked paprika.

Toppings & Serving Suggestions:

• Optional Toppings: cashew cream, olive oil, flaky salt, pepper, chili flakes, fresh basil, oregano, or thyme, and/or cherry tomatoes all make beautiful & tasty garnishes. Vegan coconut bacon would be lovely. Or top it with squares of grilled tofu or fried halloumi for extra protein. Croutons work beautifully too.
• Serving Suggestions: I love serving this soup with seeded cassava crackers (shown here, recipe coming soon!). Other lovely accompaniments are crusty bread or toasted gluten-free bread, grilled cheese sandwiches, quesadillas, or tempeh BLTs.

How to Make Vegan Roasted Tomato Soup: Step-by-step photos and instructions

Why I Love this Vegan Tomato Soup Recipe

• It's very easy to make - no peeling or seeding tomatoes, or blending hot liquid soup in a blender
• It's richly flavored and endlessly versatile
• It becomes more flavorful after a few days in the fridge
• It freezes beautifully for later
• It's a lovely way to preserve summer flavors for the months to come

Can you freeze tomato soup?

Yes you can! This creamy vegan tomato soup freezes beautifully. Just let the soup cool, pour it into freezer-safe containers leaving an inch or so on top to allow the soup to expand as it freezes, and freeze for up to several months. Your future self will thank you.

Make it a meal:

Serve this vegan tomato soup with

• Sourdough Focaccia (for gluten-eaters)
• GF Vegan Multi-Grain Bread
• Paleo Cassava Crackers (storebought or homemade, shown here - recipe coming soon!)
• Green Goddess Sandwiches

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