Caramelized Gochujang Tomato Soup

Name: Caramelized Gochujang Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Korean
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion (12 ounces); 2 tablespoons gochujang (or 3, if you like it spicy ); 3 garlic cloves (grated); 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger; 1 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 cups vegetable stock (or 2 teaspoons Better than Bouillon vegetable base dissolved in 2 cups water); 1 13.5-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk (plus extra for serving); Tender herbs such as scallions or mint; Chili crisp; Cheesy Scallion Pancakes

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This Caramelized Gochujang Tomato Soup is unlike any you've had before - it's slightly spicy from a hit of carmelized gochujang paste and is deeply rich from slowly simmered tomatoes and just a touch of coconut milk. It's fully plant-based, easy to make and ready in minutes, making it one of the best tomato soups out there.

Updated at: Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:49:15 GMT