Vegan Amish Tomato Soup
There's nothing quite like a warm, delicious bowl of homemade tomato soup. This Vegan Amish Tomato Soup recipe brings the simplicity and tradition of Amish cooking to your kitchen with a plant-based twist. Using simple ingredients like jarred tomatoes, fresh vegetables, and pantry staples, this soup is both comforting and nutritious—perfect for the winter months or as a quick lunch paired with a grilled cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Jarred Tomatoes: A staple in Amish cooking jarred tomatoes bring rich flavor to this recipe. If you have homemade canned tomato soup recipes or ripe tomatoes from the garden, they’re the best choice.
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Basil chopped: Adds bright, fresh notes to enhance the tomato’s natural acidity.
- 2 tablespoon Vegan Butter: Provides a creamy texture without using dairy products.
- 1 cup Plant Milk: Adds richness and creaminess making it a perfect soup.
- 2 cups Water: Keeps the soup light while allowing the other flavors to shine. Use less water for a thicker consistency.
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Sugar: Balances the acidity of the tomatoes and enhances the sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce: Adds depth of flavor and umami to mimic the savory taste of traditional chicken broth.
- 1 Medium Onion diced: Forms the flavorful base of this delicious tomato soup.
- 2 Stalks Celery diced: Adds a subtle earthy flavor and texture.
- 2 Medium Carrots diced: Completes the mirepoix base with a natural sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon Pink Salt: Enhances all the flavors in the soup.
- ½ teaspoon Citric Acid: Balances the acidity and adds brightness to the soup.
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté until softened.
- Add Jarred Tomatoes and Seasonings: Stir in the jarred tomatoes, fresh basil, citric acid, pink salt, and coconut sugar.
- Simmer: Add water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Let cook for about 20 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to create a smooth consistency. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a food mill or stick blender if you prefer a chunkier texture.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in vegan butter and plant milk. Adjust the salt and soy sauce to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the finished soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs. Pair with a grilled cheese sandwich or homemade croutons for a complete meal.