Vegan Creamy Tomato Basil (Printer View)

Velvety tomato with fresh basil paired with crisp garlicky sourdough dippers for cozy evenings.

# Components:

→ For the Soup

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 (14 oz) cans whole peeled tomatoes
05 - 1 cup vegetable broth
06 - 1 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
07 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
08 - 1 teaspoon sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
13 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish

→ For the Garlic Sourdough Dippers

14 - 4 thick slices sourdough bread
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 2 cloves garlic, halved

# Method:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add canned tomatoes with juice, vegetable broth, oregano, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
04 - Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add coconut milk and fresh basil leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes more.
06 - Remove from heat and blend soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Preheat oven broiler or grill pan. Brush both sides of sourdough slices with olive oil and toast until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
08 - Rub warm toasted bread with cut sides of garlic cloves. Slice into strips for dipping.
09 - Pour hot soup into bowls, garnish with extra basil, and serve with garlic sourdough dippers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich and velvety texture without any dairy or cream.
  • Fresh basil provides a bright, herbal contrast to the savory tomatoes.
  • The garlic-rubbed sourdough dippers are the ultimate crunchy accompaniment.
  • An easy, one-pot soup base that comes together in under an hour.
02 -
  • Rubbing the garlic halves directly onto the warm, toasted bread releases essential oils that provide a much fresher flavor than garlic powder.
  • Make sure to use unsweetened coconut milk to avoid adding an unwanted sweetness to the savory soup.
  • Always double-check your vegetable broth and bread labels for potential allergens like gluten or dairy additives.
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