Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup

Name: Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups finely chopped yellow onion; 4 oz. (~1/2 cup) tomato paste; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes ((1/4 tsp. for mild heat; 1/2 tsp. for medium heat)); 2 lbs. fresh heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 (16-oz.) pkg. silken tofu, drained; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; Cracked black pepper for garnish; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 cob) ((sub frozen/thawed or canned corn)); 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves; 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic, topped with tomato-corn salsa. This vegan soup is easy to make and will become a year-round favorite.

Updated at: Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:54:16 GMT