Tomato Soup is one of those things that makes me want to cozy up next to a fireplace with my soup in one hand and grilled cheese in the other . . . Ready to dip! Did I mention the warm socks? Can't forget the warm socks :D

In my opinion, tomato soup is at its best when it has a smooth, creamy texture packed with fresh organic flavors such as ripe tomatoes, cleansing broth, and fresh basil. The creamy "heartiness" can't be forgotten as it's the main reason the soup gets a top spot on my comfort food list. Although this soup happens to be vegan and gluten free, it lacks NONE of the yummy flavors we can't get enough of!

Tomato Soup Fun Fact:

The first noted tomato soup was made by Maria Parloa in 1872, and Joseph A. Campbell's recipe for condensed tomato soup in 1897 further increased its popularity

WHAT YOU NEED:

VITAMIX

INGREDIENTS

Organic tomatoes (roasted) or 4 cans of organic diced tomatoes
Garlic Cloves
Onion
Olive Oil
Dried or fresh thyme
Dried or fresh basil
Vegetable Broth (homemade recipe)
Coconut Milk
Red Chili Pepper Flakes
Salt & Pepper

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Homemade Tomato Soup

VEGAN + GLUTEN FREE

Serves: 6

Total time: 45 min

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INGREDIENTS:

8 organic tomatoes (roasted) or 4 cans of organic diced tomatoes
3-4 Garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, minced
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 teaspoons dried thyme (fresh is even better!)
2 teaspoons dried basil (fresh is even better!)
3 Cups Vegetable Broth (homemade recipe)
1 Cup Coconut Milk
1-3 teaspoons Red Chili Pepper Flakes
Salt & Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mince onions and garlic. Chop tomatoes.
Heat pot with 3 T of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion with a teaspoon of basil and thyme for a few minutes until onions start to soften. Add tomatoes. Sauté for about 5-10 more minutes or until tomatoes are soft. (This is a "quick step" 2, you can also roast). TO ROAST: Roast chopped tomatoes in garlic, onion, basil and thyme for 50 min at 400 degrees.
Add 3 cups of vegetable broth, remaining teaspoon of basil and thyme, and 1-3 teaspoons of red chili pepper flakes to pot. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes of simmering, let cool slightly. Transfer to Vitamix or High Powered Blender. Puree all ingredients. Stir in 1 Cup of coconut milk.
Salt & Pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh Basil and/or Red Chili Pepper Flakes.
Serve and enjoy!

*NOTE: If you are using fresh herbs the conversion is this: 1 teaspoon of dried herbs = 1 Tablespoon of fresh. When you use dried herbs you add them earlier in your cooking as it takes the flavor longer to develop. If you're using fresh herbs, you want to add them towards the end.