Tomato Soup with Caramelized Onions
This Tomato Soup with Caramelized Onions is where comfort meets sophistication — like your favorite cozy sweater paired with red lipstick. The onions caramelize into golden sweetness, blending beautifully with ripe tomatoes for that deep, rich flavor that tastes like effort (without much effort). Every spoonful feels like a slow, satisfying exhale after a long day. It’s warm, slightly sweet, and oh-so-savory — perfect for when you need to feel fancy but lazy. Grab a spoon, a blanket, and enjoy some edible therapy that smells like home and tastes like happiness.
Tomato Soup with Caramelized Onions
A creamy, flavorful Vegan Tomato Soup enriched with golden caramelized onions, simmered with herbs and blended into a velvety, soul-warming masterpiece.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 6 large ripe tomatoes chopped
- 2 onions thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup coconut milk or cashew cream
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once golden and caramelized, add garlic and cook for one minute.
- Stir in tomatoes, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 10 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Pour in vegetable broth and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in coconut milk and maple syrup.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and olive oil.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 45%
- Vitamin C: 60%
- Iron: 9%
- Calcium: 6%
- Potassium: 18%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Caramelize onions low and slow — patience equals flavor magic.
- Roast the tomatoes beforehand for extra depth.
- Add red chili flakes if you like a little attitude in your soup.
- Top with vegan croutons or drizzle vegan cream for elegance.
- This soup tastes even better the next day — like all good comebacks.
