Vegan Tomato Soup With Cashew Cream Recipes

VEGAN TOMATO SOUP WITH CASHEW CREAM

Steps:

• If you don't own a high-speed blender like a Vitamix, I would recommend soaking the cashews overnight or for at least 4 hours in the fridge. This will help to make sure the soup comes out smooth and creamy.If you do own a high-speed blender, you do NOT have to soak the cashews hours beforehand. Instead, simply bring some water to a boil and pour the boiling water over the cashews while you prepare the rest of this recipe.
• Preheat your oven to 375F. Spread tomatoes on a large baking sheet and toss them with olive oil and salt. Peel cloves of garlic and add them to the baking sheet. Pop the tomatoes and garlic in the oven for 20 minutes.
• While the tomatoes roast, heat vegetable broth on the stove, bringing it to a boil.
• When the tomatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and add them (along with the garlic) to your blender. Drain the cashews and add them to the blender as well. Next, add tomato paste, fresh basil, dried thyme, and 1 cup of the veggie broth.
• Blend everything together until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt or pepper as desired. If you want the soup to be a bit thinner, continue to add in veggie broth till it reaches your desired consistency. I used about 1 and a 1/4 cup of broth.
• Transfer to a bowl and serve with a drizzle of olive oil, cracked pepper, and fresh herbs.

VEGAN TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the cashews, 1 cup water and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer until softened and about 1/4 to 1/3 cup water remains, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 3 cloves garlic, the thyme sprigs and a pinch each of salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, roasted peppers, 3 1/2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a rapid simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and the tomatoes are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Transfer the cashews, cooking liquid and remaining 1 clove garlic to a blender (preferably high-speed) and puree until smooth, fluffy and light in color, scraping down the sides and adding water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed to blend. Transfer to a small bowl (do not rinse out the blender). Discard the thyme sprigs from the soup, then carefully blend the soup in batches until smooth. Return the soup to the pot. Whisk in about three-quarters of the cashew cream, then return the soup to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the soup among bowls, drizzle with the remaining cashew cream (thin with a splash of water if necessary) and sprinkle with thyme leaves.