Vegan Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Soup

A healthy but delicious creamy tomato basil soup, made vegan with coconut milk & thickened with pine nuts. Gluten free. A simple recipe for winter dinners.

Creamy (vegan) Tomato Soup // Love & Lemons

This might be my favorite thing I’ve made on this site so far. I know, that’s such a big statement since I usually feel that choosing a favorite recipe is like choosing a favorite child (or in our case, dog). But I have an un-dying love for sun dried tomatoes… not to mention basil, coconut, wine, pine nuts, & balsamic.

So what happens when you put 6 of your favorite things all together? In this case, you get a warm & creamy – yet tangy – bowl of deliciousness. Just be happy that I left chocolate out of this mix.

 

5.0 from 1 reviews

Vegan Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Soup

 
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Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
  • A few tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 shallots, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 4 cups veggie broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk (I used full fat), plus more if needed at the end
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes (from a jar, packed in oil)
  • Pinch of dried oregano
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Handful of coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (or to taste)
  • 1-2 teaspoons or so maple syrup or a pinch of sugar (optional, to taste)
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (optional, but adds a nice richness)
  • Sea salt and fresh black pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and some salt & pepper and cook until the shallots are translucent, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add the wine, stir, and let the wine cook out for another few minutes. Add the broth, coconut milk, and sun dried tomatoes and a pinch of dried oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes or so.
  3. Remove from heat, add a handful of basil and blend the soup until smooth, ideally in a Vitamix or similar.
  4. Taste and add the balsamic, maple syrup or sugar, and pine nuts, if using. Give the blender just a few pulses. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with an extra swirl of coconut milk, some chopped basil, and a few red pepper flakes on top.

 

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  1. Autumn
    01.02.2013

    Sooooooooooooo good!!! I hosted Christmas Eve dinner and made this as the starter and everyone LOVED it!!!!! I can’t wait to make it again. Thanks for a great recipe!

    • jeanine
      01.03.2013

      so glad everyone liked it!

  2. Suzy
    01.02.2013

    Can this be made without the wine?

    • jeanine
      01.02.2013

      Yes, I would add a splash of balsamic vinegar to deglaze instead of the wine (just a splash, not a 1/2 cup)… and then add your broth and continue with the recipe. And then I might skip the balsamic at the end if it doesn’t need it (taste and see what you like).

  3. Crista from peacelovequinoa.com
    12.29.2012

    this soup looks really good.

  4. Holly
    12.28.2012

    I made this tonight with my brand new Vitamix from my daughter. It’s a winner.

  5. This soup looks amazing and I’m so excited to give it a try. I just finished the last bowl of my heirloom soup reserves and I was looking for something else to satisfy my tomato soup cravings. This one reminds me of my heirloom soup because of the vibrant orange color. Soups are pure winter comfort cooking and I honestly can’t get enough of them. Luckily my family loves soup as well, so a batch never goes to waste. I will be sure to let you know how it turns out when I make it 🙂
    Jackie

  6. Nicole from bakedbynicole.wordpress.com
    12.28.2012

    Just put this on the menu for the week. Can’t wait.

  7. Kathryn from londonbakes.com
    12.24.2012

    I love the idea of this rich and creamy (but cream-less) tomato soup especially at this time of year when I crave the flavours of tomato but we are still months away from having any fresh ones!

  8. Christine
    12.22.2012

    We just had this for dinner, it was delicious!

  9. This looks incredible! I adore tomato soup. I have a feeling this will become my favourite tomato soup recipe. Yum!

  10. Kate from saturdayedition.wordpress.com
    12.21.2012

    Making this right now! Smells very good.

    • jeanine
      12.22.2012

      hope you liked it!

  11. Laura from thefirstmess.com
    12.21.2012

    That bold statement is just what I needed to get the soup pot going today. I have all of those ingredients + some perfect crusty bread. This soup is going down!

  12. Alice from realfoods.co.uk
    12.21.2012

    Lovely recipe, sounds tasty for a wintery treat. Cute little red pot, wish I had one of those to go with the soup!

  13. This looks so delightful. Due to a dairy allergy that has developed over the some time, I am starting to turn to vegan solutions and this is one to definitely try!

  14. YUM!!!! This looks incredible. I too am a big fan of sun dried tomatoes, will definitely be making this over the holidays! Thanks for the inspiration.

  15. sarah from thevanillabeanblog.com
    12.20.2012

    What a pretty soup! I have been looking for a good, cream-less tomato soup. And, I really hope someone is offering you a cookbook deal. I love all your recipes.

    • jeanine
      12.21.2012

      oh, you’re too kind 🙂 I know, I always stare longingly at creamy tomato soups in restaurants since I can’t really have cream. Don’t know what took me so long to figure out my own.

  16. I’m so enamored by this recipe, Jeanine! Sun-dried tomatoes are my favorite and I never would have thought to use them in a puréed soup like this. Genius.

  17. How good are sun-dried tomatoes! The soup looks delicious, but let’s face it, I was already sold by the post title even before I saw it. 🙂

    • jeanine
      12.21.2012

      I know, I can’t get enough of them, especially in the winter when fresh tomatoes are so bland out of season!

  18. Ashley from edibleperspective.com
    12.20.2012

    Umm, yes. Most definitely, yes. And if you say it’s your favorite thing on this site so far that means I have to make it.

    • jeanine
      12.21.2012

      I know, that was a big statement, I hope people like it as much as I did… it’s one for the tomato lovers for sure 🙂

  19. Jada from jadachin.blogspot.com
    12.20.2012

    I agree with Emma! Always love the recipes on this site. Can’t wait to make this when I head back home 🙂

    • jeanine
      12.21.2012

      hope you like it, safe travels!

  20. Emma from coconutandberries.tumblr.com
    12.20.2012

    Can always rely on Love & Lemons for a fabulous soup recipe 😀

    • jeanine
      12.21.2012

      thanks! I know I’m a soup addict in the wintertime 🙂

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