Vegan Tomato Basil Soup

Name: Vegan Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 10.5 oz vegan tortellini pasta; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 3 cup fresh tomatoes, pureed; 1.5 cup water; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 tsp dried thyme; salt and pepper, to taste

February 14, 2023

Vegan Tomato Soup - a very basic recipe served with tortellini pasta garnished with fresh basil. You'll not need any dairy alternatives and any fancy ingredient to makes this delicious and wholesome meal.

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Well, it’s time to make some scrumptious and comforting tomato soup without complicating the recipe and keeping it as simple as possible.

We are going to add in tortellini pasta in the soup while serving, so it might become a full meal in itself. You’ll just love the combination.

I prefer to make few recipes with fresh ingredients especially soups, this increases the flavor profile many fold. But if you don’t have all the fresh ingredients, the recipe is easily customizable using canned or dried ingredients.

This recipe is 100% dairy-free and of course vegan, using fresh plant-based ingredients.

P.S. I do not follow a strict vegan diet, this recipe was requested by a vegan subscriber of my website. I hope you’ll like it, as I do like plant based recipes a lot and you’ll find a loads of vegan recipe here, like vegan potato gratin, vegan power salad and Tofu Skewers.

My other soup recipes you might like…

Malaysian Chicken Soup

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Broccoli and Sweet Potato Soup

24 mins Beginner

Let’s make ‘Vegan Tomato Basil Soup”

For exact measurements and complete instructions check out the recipe card below.

Ingredients Note:

You’ll need…

Tortellini pasta – Adding tortellini pasta into this tomato soup makes it a whole meal. Pasta works too well with tomato based anything. You may also use any different kind of pasta in case you do not have tortellini.
Olive oil – prefer extra virgin
Onion – you can use red or white onion both works well in this recipe
Garlic – fresh is best, can sub with garlic powder as well.
Fresh tomatoes – use roma, plum or tomatoes on the vine for best results
Fresh basil
Fresh or dried thyme
Salt and pepper

What you’ll need to do..

Prep: Cook tortellini pasta to instructions on packaging, cut the onions, mince garlic, puree the tomatoes and chop the basil.
Cook: sauté onion and garlic in a large pot until lightly brown. Add all other soup ingredients and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
Blend: Using a hand blender or a food processor … blend till smooth.
Serve: stir in the tortellini pasta, and top it with fresh basil. If you have then add some fresh vegan cream otherwise it is not necessary.

Variations/ Optional changes

In case you prefer the creamy tasty in your tomato soup then add 1/2 cup of non dairy milk or vegan cream.
If you are alright with dairy then you may also add few tablespoons of heavy cream.
Add red pepper flakes if you prefer some spice.
You can also add a cup of small white beans like cannellini while blending the ingredients this will make the recipe more thick and increase protein counts. I am not sure how it will taste after adding tortellini pasta though.
Low sodium vegetable broth also can be used to enhance the flavor

How To Store + Reheat

Refrigerator: Leftovers will keep for 5 – 6 days in the refrigerator, stored in a covered container.
Freezer: Tomato basil soup is freezer friendly and freezes well for up to 2 – 3 months. To freeze, let cool completely and store in multi-use, freezer safe containers, leaving 1/2 inch head space for expansion. You can also freeze larger portions in large freezer ziplock bags. Let thaw before reheating.
Reheat: Simply re-warm on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through. Alternatively, reheat in the microwave using 30 – 60 second intervals, stirring after each, until warm.
Meal Prep: It makes a great meal prep for the week with Bread or Naan on the side for soaking up the juices.