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    Pinch Me Good! » Main Dishes » Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup (Dairy-Free)

    Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup (Dairy-Free)

    September 25, 2020 by Amy Estes 3 Comments

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    This homemade Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup is so tasty and simple. Only a few ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make. The perfect hint of herbs matched with the creamy, smooth texture of blended tomatoes and a little cream creates this simply amazing soup. Vegan + Gluten-Free!

    two bowls filled with creamy tomato soup topped with cream with a spoon in each bowl

    It is colder weather season and all I want to do is curl up with a good book and a nice warm bowl of this healthy creamy tomato soup. Well, that and maybe a grilled cheese sandwich to go with it.

    I love this soup for it’s simplicity and smooth creamy texture without any added dairy. The creaminess comes from blended tomatoes with cooked onions, carrots, celery and garlic mixed with some coconut milk stirred in at the end. I added some vegan parmesan cheese and it melted perfectly on the top. So good!

    We are also loving this creamy vegan asparagus soup that is also dairy free and super simple to make.

    Why you will just love this creamy tomato soup

    • Requires only a few simple ingredients
    • Very easy to make
    • A soup everyone can enjoy since it is vegan + gluten-free
    • Stores and freezes well for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking
    • Smooth, creamy and herby without any added dairy.

    Is tomato soup healthy?

    Most tomato soup is healthy with the exception of tomato bisque which usually has loads of butter, heavy cream and white flour in it.

    This creamy tomato soup is very healthy since it uses only a few simple healthy ingredients like canned tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, and creamy coconut milk.

    Can you freeze tomato soup?

    Tomato soup freezes very well for up to 2 months. Probably longer, but I think 2 months is best. You can portion it in single serving freezer-friendly containers and thaw it in the fridge overnight, then reheat it on the stove or in the microwave when ready to eat. Super simple.

    Ingredients needed to make this recipe

    bowls filled with ingredients for tomato soup on a white surface

    How to make homemade creamy tomato soup

    1. Heat up oil in a large pot and add in onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add in the carrots, celery, and garlic. Season everything with salt and pepper, stir and cook for 3-4 minutes
    2. Then add in the tomato paste. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes until you can smell the tomato paste. Stir in the flour and cook for another few minutes.
    • 1. COOK VEGGIES IN OIL
    • 2. ADD TOMATO PASTE + FLOUR

    3. Place the tomatoes into a large bowl and break them up using your hands or a potato masher. Add the crushed tomatoes to the pot along with the vegetable stock, Italian seasoning and some more salt and pepper for flavor.

    4. Stir that all together, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes before blending it up. You can blend it up in batches in a blender then return it to the pot or use an immersion blender to blend it right in the pot.

    large blue pot filled with tomato soup

    5. Pour in the coconut milk, if using for a nice creamy finish.

    6. Separate into bowls and top with more cream, red pepper flakes and fresh basil. Pair with a nice crispy grilled cheese sandwich. Yum!

    2 soup bowls with tomato soup in them and a grilled cheese next to it with basil near it

    It’s so simple and delicious and an easy soup recipe you can whip up any day of the week. I just love that it uses ingredients I usually have and takes not time at all to make.

    Recipe Tips

    • I used whole canned tomatoes but you can also use diced tomatoes in this recipe. I suggest using a good organic brand since the tomatoes are the highlight of this recipe. San Marzano tomatoes are the brand that I used.
    • For the Italian seasoning, you can use a blend of dried basil, oregano, and parsley, or store-bought Italian seasoning or even herbs de Provence (my personal favorite). When adding the herbs to the soup, rub the seasoning between your hands over the soup to bring out even more flavor.
    • To keep this soup dairy-free, I used plain, full-fat canned coconut milk. If you don’t need to keep this dairy-free then you could also use heavy cream. Make sure the milk is unsweetened and full fat.
    • You can store this soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it in individual freezer-friendly containers for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
    • What to serve with this creamy tomato soup? I love this vegan sandwich or this easy kale salad with lemon dressing.

    Did you try this recipe? If you did then please leave a rating and comment below. I would love to hear from you!

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    Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup (Dairy-Free)


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    • Author: Amy
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 8 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    This homemade Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup is so tasty and simple. Only a few ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make. The perfect hint of herbs matched with the creamy, smooth texture of blended tomatoes and a little cream creates this simply amazing soup. Vegan + Gluten-Free!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced
    • 2 large carrots – diced
    • 2 ribs of celery – diced
    • 4 cloves of garlic -minced
    • 1 + 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon flour – I used gluten free all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes or diced tomatoes
    • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes – optional for a thicker soup
    • 4 cups vegetable stock
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 cup full-fat plain coconut milk or heavy cream
    • Fresh basil (for topping)
    • Red pepper flakes (for topping)
    • Vegan parmesan cheese (for topping)

    Instructions

    1. Heat a large dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.  Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.  Once hot, toss in the diced onions, season with salt and pepper and stir and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add in the carrots, celery and garlic, stir and cook for 3-4 minutes. 
    2. Add in the tomato paste, stir and cook for a few minutes. Then stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. 
    3. Pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and break them up using your hands (if using whole canned tomatoes)
    4. Pour the tomatoes into the pot with the veggies along with the vegetable stock, Italian seasoning and more salt and pepper for taste. 
    5. Stir everything together, cover the pot and simmer on low-medium heat for 25-30 minutes. 
    6. After 30 minutes, remove the soup from the heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.  I like to run the blender through the soup in a figure 8 motion to get it all nice and blended.  This takes a couple of minutes.  You can also do this in batches in a blender then just add the soup back to the pot you cooked it in. 
    7. Stir in the coconut milk for that nice creamy finish to the soup.  I also like to add another dusting of Italian seasoning on top.
    8. Serve hot and garnish with fresh basil. more cream, red peppers flakes, or parmesan cheese. 

    Notes

    1. I used whole canned tomatoes but you can also use diced tomatoes in this recipe. I suggest using a good organic brand since the tomatoes are the highlight of this recipe.
    2. For the Italian seasoning, you can use a blend of dried basil, oregano, and parsley, or store-bought Italian seasoning or even herbs de Provence (my personal favorite). When adding the herbs to the soup, rub the seasoning between your hands over the soup to bring out even more flavor.
    3. To keep this soup dairy-free, I used plain, full-fat canned coconut milk. If you don’t need to keep this dairy-free then you could also use heavy cream. Make sure the milk is unsweetened and full fat.
    4. You can store this soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it in individual freezer-friendly containers for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
    5. What to serve with this creamy tomato soup? I love this vegan sandwich or this easy kale salad with lemon dressing.
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 20
    • Category: healthy dinner ideas
    • Method: simmered
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Riaz

      October 4, 2020 at 12:20 am

      Amazing recipe. To be honest I have never tried tomato sauce before but definitely gonna try this one . It looks yummy as you have shown in pictures.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Arpita Patel

      October 21, 2020 at 9:01 am

      This was Great! I adds herbs like Thyme and Basil to add more flavor and blended the entire thing. Made is really creamy. My husband does not like tomatoes sauces but he ate this all up!!! Thanks!!

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      • Amy

        October 23, 2020 at 8:15 am

        Hi Arpita, So glad you liked it!

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