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The most luscious vegan tomato soup out there! Delicious, creamy, rich tomato bisque that is dairy-free, oil-free and comes together in less than an hour!

VEGAN TOMATO BISQUE

If there is one food at the very top of my list that I love to eat above all things, it would be soup. I am the type of person who could eat soup every single day of the year, whether it’s freezing outside or burning up in the middle of summer. I love holding a warm bowl of soup in my hands, sitting on the couch and savoring every single bite. It’s so simple, yet something I enjoy immensely. This vegan tomato bisque is a new favorite.

The majority of my recipes are super simple and rather quick. Some require a bit more time, like my Smoky White Bean Potato Stew and the super popular Spicy BBQ Lentil Loaf. Sometimes, the extra time require is necessary for a particular recipe. But during the week, and most days, I need things quick.

BEST VEGAN TOMATO SOUP

So, when I was reminiscing about the Tomato Bisque I used to devour back in my pre-vegan days, I wanted it immediately. But I wanted it easy and simple. It really is the most delicious vegan tomato soup I’ve ever had.

I served it with some broiled bread and omg, it was as enjoyable to me as eating chocolate, for real. I love tomato soup. You could also make it classic by serving it with this amazing vegan grilled cheese!

I love the tangy bite from the tomatoes and the creaminess and slight sweetness that balances out the tangy tomatoes. You would never believe that it is dairy-free and oil-free. It’s just like I remembered.

So, to create that creaminess and slight sweetness that a truly good tomato bisque has, I used a teensy bit of pure maple syrup and cashew butter! Cashew butter is also the secret to my 20 Minute Vegan Alfredo.

This recipe is ridiculously easy, you simply chop up some onion, 3 carrots and some garlic and throw everything into the pot and cook. Blend until creamy and serve. That’s it. Couldn’t be easier. I also have a little tip for you, if you don’t already do this. I buy bags of onions, then chop them all up, measure them all out each by 1 cup and keep them stored separately in ziplock bags (1 cup in each bag) in the freezer for quick dinner time. So, for this soup I just grabbed a baggy and threw it in my pot. So, all I had to do was the carrots and garlic, which just took like 3 minutes. From start to finish, it is all ready in less than an hour.

While it’s cooking, slice up some bread and broil it and you are good to go. I was in such a happy place eating all of this.

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Vegan tomato bisque in white bowl

Best Vegan Tomato Bisque

Brandi Doming
This amazing vegan tomato bisque has that signature tangy bite from the tomatoes and the creaminess and slight sweetness to balance out the tangy flavor with a touch of maple syrup and cashew butter. This bisque is dreamy, creamy and oh-so addicting! It all comes together in less than 1 hour.
5 from 56 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine American
Yields 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (140g) packed finely chopped yellow onion
  • 3 long carrots (peeled and thinly sliced in rounds (140 g, should be about 1 cup sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) minced garlic (3-4 large cloves)
  • 3 cups (720g) salt-free or low sodium tomato puree/sauce
  • 2 cups (480g) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning (red pepper-free and salt-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt & pepper (1/2 to 1 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper) The salt amount will really vary depending on the broth and tomato sauce used. Start with 1/2 teaspoon.
  • 1 tablespoon (20g) pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (64g) RAW cashew butter with no added oil (I make my own here) OR use raw cashews (scant 1/2 cup (64g)

NOTE

  • If you are allergic to cashews, then I would suggest adding 1/2 cup cooked/mashed gold potato instead at the end when blending. I would ONLY suggest this if allergic, as the cashew butter is what makes this soup so darn creamy and amazing. It's not going to be quite the same with the potato, nor have that slight sweetness, so you may need extra syrup if you go the potato route. I have not tested it with the potato, so please let me know if you try it!

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the ingredients, except the cashew butter to a pot. If using whole cashews, add them to the pot as well, as they will soften as the soup cooks. Stir well and turn to high heat.
  • Bring it to a boil and once it starts boiling, stir once more and then cover with a lid and turn the heat down to medium-low. Cook covered on medium-low for 20-25 minutes or until the carrots are very soft. Cooking this long really creates depth of flavor, as well. Stir a couple of times during and to check on the carrots.
  • Once the carrots are tender, turn the heat off. Very carefully pour the soup into a blender, it's HOT! (I used my Vitamix) and add the cashew butter (if using instead of whole cashews). Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and add anymore salt or dried herbs. Mine didn't need anymore salt because my tomato puree already had mild salt. Feel free to adjust.
  • Pour into bowls. Serve with toasted bread or this grilled cheese!

Nutrition

Serving: 1soup bowlCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5.7gFat: 7.5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 391mgPotassium: 777mgFiber: 5.2gSugar: 16.3gCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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Keyword best vegan tomato soup, dairy-free tomato soup, vegan tomato bisque, vegan tomato soup

Filed Under: Gluten-free, Main Dishes, Soups Tagged With: Bisque, Gluten-free, Soups, Tomato, vegan

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Comments

  1. Kae

    January 13, 2022 at 6:29 pm

    Instead of the potato substitute, I used about a cup of roasted butternut squash (with the same reasonings as the rest of the soup). Didn’t add any sweetener and it came out delicious!a

    Reply
  2. Bette

    January 15, 2022 at 9:27 pm

    Can a person use an immersion blender?
    Seems to be so much easier than placing hot boiling liquid into a blender?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 16, 2022 at 10:22 pm

      Yes, that should work!

      Reply
  3. Felicia M DaCosta

    February 17, 2022 at 4:32 am

    5 stars
    Hmmm so good! I made mine with fresh tomato purée with onions and garlic. Too good. Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Eric

    April 8, 2022 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of the easiest YUMMIEST that even my hardcore carnivore family members luv. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water and when i go to bed with leftovers in the fridge, i look forward to tasting it again the next day coz it’s just mind-blowing delicious!!!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      April 9, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      That is so amazing to hear Eric, thank you for this awesome feedback!

      Reply
  5. Sandy Goudreau

    April 21, 2022 at 11:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe, have made it several times. Very easy, yet so nutritious! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      April 23, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      So glad to hear this, Sandy!

      Reply
  6. Melinda Beheydt

    May 3, 2022 at 9:47 pm

    I made this except I used great northern beans (white kidney bean) it was silky and smooth.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      May 4, 2022 at 8:44 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, wonderful to hear!

      Reply
  7. Dawn

    May 9, 2022 at 12:49 am

    What’s the calorie and macro content for this soup?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      May 10, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      It’s added at the bottom of the recipe card.

      Reply
  8. Tori

    June 16, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    ok this recipe is BOMB! I did more seasonings, include fresh basil and a bit more garlic, and it turned out really lovely. Took it to a dinner party and everyone asked for the recipe. I also used canned tomato puree and raw cashews instead of cashew butter and it still came out great! This is a great recipe made with pantry staples and it comes together quickly.

    Reply
  9. Dylan

    October 7, 2022 at 9:15 pm

    5 stars
    About half of the recipes that I make I don’t end up liking. This, however, turned out great! If you have vegan cheese sprinkle some on and it’s delicious. I will for sure make again!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      October 8, 2022 at 11:41 pm

      So happy to hear that Dylan!

      Reply
  10. Cecy

    October 14, 2022 at 4:28 am

    5 stars
    Just amazing!

    Reply
  11. Steph

    November 3, 2022 at 10:23 pm

    5 stars
    Brandi posted the Tomato Bisque soup on social media platform, and I made on Halloween. It was AMAZING!! The BEST soup ever. My husband and I both had a huge bowl and froze some in a large mason jar for later! Make this soup! The only thing you will regret is not making it at all. I love Brandis recipes 8 ingredients especially during these difficult times of inflation. Enjoy!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 4, 2023 at 5:26 am

      Thank you so much Steph!! SO thrilled to hear this!

      Reply
  12. Sue Hall

    January 4, 2023 at 2:59 am

    5 stars
    This was the best homemade soup ever!!
    Divine!!!’

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 4, 2023 at 5:26 am

      Yay, thank you Sue!!

      Reply
  13. KC

    January 9, 2023 at 4:20 am

    5 stars
    Totally delicious! Loved it!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 10, 2023 at 6:54 am

      Yay, that is awesome!

      Reply
  14. Amy A.

    February 6, 2023 at 3:00 am

    5 stars
    I made this bisque and loved it! I don’t love tomato soup—it was anathema to me as a child. In my mid twenties, I tasted tomato bisque and liked it—when I stopped eating animal products and oíl 10 years ago, this is something that I never took the time to figure out how to make. Luckily—Brandi to the rescue!! This soup is creamy, rich, yumminess that comes together reasonably quick and then is pretty much “passive time” while it simmers.

    One note: I used whole cashews, and what I found was that I needed to add more liquid to the soup to get a “soupy” texture instead of “sauce” texture.

    My 7 year old enjoys this as part of school lunches as well, so this has been voted, “Kid Friendly, Mother Approved,” in our household.

    Reply
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