Creamy Vegan Tomato Bisque Soup

This creamy vegan tomato bisque soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's made with simple, wholesome ingredients and is packed with flavor. The soup is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free, making it a great option for people with dietary restrictions.

The inspiration for this soup came to me on a cold winter night when I was craving something warm and comforting. I had some leftover diced tomatoes in my fridge, and I decided to experiment with making a soup. I started by sautéing some onions and garlic in a pot, then added the tomatoes, vegetable broth, and nutritional yeast. The soup simmered for a while, and then I used an immersion blender to purée it until smooth. The result was a creamy, flavorful soup that was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in the tomatoes, vegetable broth, plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a regular blender and purée until smooth.
7. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired.
8. Serve warm.

Why It Works

• The olive oil helps to sauté the onions and garlic, which gives the soup a rich flavor.
• The vegetable broth adds depth to the flavor of the soup.
• The nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor to the soup, making it a great option for people who are vegan or dairy-free.
• The immersion blender makes it easy to purée the soup until it is smooth and creamy.