Learn how to make the best roasted tomato and red pepper soup. This easy, creamy vegan recipe uses fresh Campari tomatoes and coconut milk for a healthy, comforting meal. It’s a simple homemade tomato soup recipe that will warm you up from the inside out.
This comforting, healing tomato soup is made with roasted tomatoes and roasted bell peppers. It makes this soup very unique and delicious.
You don’t need exotic ingredients to make a bowl of fresh tomato soup. All the ingredients for it are already in your pantry.
Serve this soup with a mozzarella cheese sandwich or this delicious grilled cheese made on the Blackstone grill.
Why this soup works
- Roasting tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness that canned soup can’t compete with.
- Adding roasted peppers to the soup gives it another level of sweetness without overpowering the taste buds.
- This is a vegan soup because I didn’t use any dairy in it. Coconut milk makes it rich and does not bloat you like dairy.
- Use only the BEST tomatoes for this soup. I used the only tomatoes that matter: Campari tomatoes (AKA tomatoes on the vine).
- The tomatoes and bell peppers are flavored with olive oil, salt, and pepper before being roasted. This ensures that they seep deep into the soup.
🍅 Handy Tip: Canned tomatoes have a great deal of salt and preservatives. The tomato soup flavor changes, as a result, so always use fresh ingredients.
What are the types of tomatoes?
- Campari tomatoes – This is what I use in this soup recipe and almost any recipe. They are plump and on the sweeter side.
- Roma tomatoes – since they are easy to get from your grocery store, they make for a great soup base.
- Heirloom tomatoes – You can also use heirloom whole tomatoes to make this homemade soup. It makes it a nice, flavorful soup.
- Grow your tomatoes – It is easy to grow fresh garden tomatoes at home. The seeds can be purchased via (affiliate link) Amazon.
🍅 Tomato tip: During tomato season, you can find juicy tomatoes. Make tomato soup and freeze it for use in the off-season.
FAQs: How to make the best Vegan Tomato Soup
Yes, they can eat tomato soup if it is not made with heavy cream, dairy, or chicken stock. For my recipe, I used coconut milk and juices from the roasting. If stock is needed, I always go with coconut water first before using stock. Canned tomato soups are not vegan-friendly because many use dried milk powder and/or other dairy products.
– The best way to thicken it is to use full-fat coconut milk whipped using an immersion blender.
– You can also make a roux, which is a flour and vegan butter mixture.
– Add tomato paste to the soup
Or, do what Allie does! She makes a mean creamy tomato gnocchi soup that is thick and delicious.
Blending roasted tomatoes and bell peppers significantly reduces the acidity. Adding a pinch of baking sugar helps, too.
Canned tomatoes have salt and preservatives. It dramatically changes the taste of the tomato soup. Always use fresh tomatoes.
Refrigerated tomato soup with coconut milk will last about 1 week. Try to use it up sooner. I don’t recommend freezing this soup because coconut milk doesn’t freeze.
I always read the ingredients before opening a can of tomato sauce. This way, I can judge if it’s vegan, vegetarian, or meat-related. If you are confused about what products are vegan, consult my “What Vegans Don’t Eat” guide.
Alternatives to coconut milk
- Almond milk, hazelnut milk, or any nut milk.
- Blend about 1 Tbsp of silken tofu with 1/2 tsp of nutritional yeast. Pour the mixture into your tomato soup
- Mix 1/2 tsp of chickpea flour with 1 Tbsp of vegan yogurt. Blend until there are no lumps. Pour into the tomato soup. This is assuming that you are making 2 cups of tomato soup.
- The liquid you get in a can of chickpeas. Whip it up until you get peaks. This is called aquafaba, and it’s the perfect base for many soups.
- Vegetarian options: Evaporated milk or whipping cream is delicious.
Spice not, the soup is fine!
This recipe has some black pepper in it for a little kick. A good tomato soup needs a little bit of spice.
- Smoked paprika
- Red Pepper
- Chili pepper
- Red pepper flakes
When I served this healing tomato soup, I added a few red pepper flakes for garnish with fresh basil. It adds color to the presentation and makes the soup look so much more appetizing.
Key ingredients in this soup
Turmeric
Turmeric has so many, many benefits. From fighting cancer to joint pain relief and so much more.
Ginger
It’s the go-to anti-inflammatory ingredient, treats nausea, and reduces muscle soreness. Here is what Dr. Axe has to say about ginger.
Thyme
Thyme is a good herb for respiratory issues such as chronic coughing, bronchitis, etc. Source Dr. Axe.
Tomatoes
Fresh ripe tomatoes are good for every inch of your body. That includes your hair, skin, nails, and teeth. OrganicFacts.net has a list of 11 very impressive benefits of tomatoes.
Red bell peppers
Red bell peppers are good for healthy night vision and are packed with antioxidant properties. Plus, they have a ton of potassium in them.
Fresh Basil
Make this a tomato basil soup by adding fresh basil. Basil has anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s good for digestion! Those are just 2 of the many benefits of basil. Source: Healthline.comF
What to serve with this tomato soup?
- Crusty bread
- Homemade croutons
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Spinach Salad
- Penne Pasta or Fettuccine Pasta
- Vegan dinner rolls
- Drop biscuits
My favorite way to eat this healing tomato soup is with pasta. What is your favorite way of eating this soup?
How to make roasted tomato and red pepper soup
1) Preheat oven to 375°
2) Roast the 10 Campari tomatoes and bell peppers separately. Cut the tomatoes into wedges first, and flavor with extra virgin olive oil and salt
3) Place the tomatoes in the oven and roast for 30 minutes
4) While the tomatoes are roasting, wrap one bell pepper (washed and whole), garlic cloves, and olive oil in aluminum foil. Don’t wrap too tightly.
5) Roast the bell pepper for 20 Minutes and then remove. Allow to cool before opening the foil
6) Remove and discard the skin from the tomatoes and the bell pepper. It’s a very easy process, trust me.
7) Place the tomatoes and bell pepper in a traditional blender (including the ginger, garlic, and any juices from the roasting). Blend until smooth.
8) In a stainless steel soup pot, gently add the tomato mixture and let it cook on medium-low heat. Optionally, you can add 2 Tablespoons of butter first.
9) Add 1/2 coconut milk, pepper (if you want to spice it up), and 1/2 tsp of salt.
10) Heat on medium to low heat for 15 minutes.
11) The perfect way to serve this creamy tomato soup is by garnishing it with fresh herbs like basil.
Now, you are all done. Serve this easy tomato soup immediately.
More vegan soup recipes
If you like this healing tomato soup, I have a few more vegan soup recipes that are easy to make
Vegan Roasted Acorn Squash Soup – This is another one of my favorite creamy soup recipes.
Vegan Dumpling Soup – The soup is made with amazing ingredients.
Butternut Squash Soup– It’s a Mexican-inspired soup recipe that takes no effort to make.
Pumpkin Soup with Butter Beans – Never have boring pumpkin soup again!
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Healing Tomato Soup
Equipment
- Immersion Blender
- Soup pan
Ingredients
For roasting the tomatoes
- 10 Campari tomatoes Each cut into 4 wedges
- 1 tsp salt I used pink salt
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For roasting the bell peppers
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 slices ginger thinly sliced rounds
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
For the Soup
- 1/2 cup coconut milk optional
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Fresh basil and croutons for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°
- In a square casserole dish, add the tomatoes (cut into wedges)
- Top with the olive oil and salt
- Mix well using your hands or wooden spoon
- Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes (or until the skin can be peeled off easily)
- Oil the outside of the bell pepper
- Wrap the bell pepper, garlic and ginger in an aluminum foil (not too tightly)
- Place the wrapped bell pepper in the oven and roast for 20 minutes (or until it passes the knife test)
- Remove both the tomatoes and bell pepper from the oven and let them cool (about 5 min)
- Peel skin from the tomatoes and bell pepper. It should peel away very easily
- Place the peeled tomatoes, red pepper, ginger, garlic and any juices from the roasting into a saucepan
- Use an immersion blender to blend everything together until its silky smooth
- Place the pan on medium to low heat
- Add the coconut milk, salt and black pepper to the soup
- Mix well and let it heat for about 15 minutes
- Transfer to soup bowls and garnish before serving
Notes
Nutrition
This healing tomato soup post was edited from the original on November 1st, 2018. The edits done on 10-26-19 and 7-28-22 were to focus on the recipe itself, not the 5th anniversary
5 Year Anniversary
Today, my tiny little blog turns 5!
I can’t believe that the last five years have flown by and how much this blog has helped me.
I am excited to bring you this namesake soup recipe on my blog’s birthday. It shows all that I have achieved so far.
And, I wouldn’t have had a healing tomato soup recipe, were it not for wonderful readers like you!
Thank you!
My favorite tomato recipes
Over the years, I have cooked with so many tomatoes! If I were to gather all the tomatoes, I am sure it could easily fill five football fields.
Other than this healing tomato soup, I have some more favorite tomato recipes. Here are just a few of my favorites!
My quick, tangy pickled tomatoes recipe is a great way to use extra garden tomatoes
This recipe is very recent, but it remains my favorite photograph of all time. It showcases all the vibrancy that is the` tomato! You will want to eat the whole jar of pickled tomatoes.
I love this recipe because tomatoes and potatoes work so well together. Bombay Potatoes are my favorite Indian food recipe of all time.
Once again, potatoes and tomatoes come together in a creamy butter sauce to make a perfect comfort food recipe. Sun-dried tomatoes are exactly what these fingerling potatoes needed.
If you think tomato in granola is odd, then, you might think the same of this green tomato pie. But, it’s a really good recipe that tastes amazing! (the pic doesn’t do it justice!)
These are just a few of my favorite tomato recipes. Get more tomato recipes like guacamole bruschetta, sheet-pan ratatouille, or my favorite pizza sauce recipe.
What is your favorite tomato recipe?
I love the combination of tomatoes and bell peppers. But roasting them adds a smoky and sweet flavor. So tasty! Hmm, my favorite of eating this soup is with vegan dinner rolls.
Thank you, Candy.
We have a few folks under the weather at our house this week! This looks like the perfect ‘feel better’ soup!!!
Thank you, Brandi.
I must admit Ive never made tomato soup at home before…. a true cambpells soup lover, but I had everything and had seen this so I whipped it up. No more canned soup for me. This was so easy and the best tomato soup Id ever had!!
Thank you, Michele