Description
Creamy vegan tomato bisque with hidden veggies and white beans for a nutrient-dense, creamy, and cozy soup perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
1 + 1/2 lb cauliflower, cut into florets
1 + 1/2 – 2 lb tomatoes (any variety), sliced in half lengthwise
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
6 cloves of garlic, smashed and peeled
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt, divided
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup raw cashews
1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup milk of choice (unsweetened, unflavored)
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes and their juices
1 tsp Italian seasonings
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
1. Soak cashews in some water before starting the rest of the soup. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Add the cauliflower florets, sliced tomatoes, onion, and garlic to the pan. Drizzle with 3 tbsp of olive oil, 1/4 tsp of the sea salt, and black pepper. Toss everything with your hands until well combined, add an extra drizzle of olive oil on top, and roast for 40 minutes.
3. When the veggies are done roasting, carefully transfer them to the blender and blend them together with the broth and canned tomatoes. You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size.
4. Add the blended veggies and broth to a large pot on the stove over medium heat with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt, black pepper, the Italian seasonings, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, drain the cashews and add them to your blender with the drained beans and milk of choice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
6. Add the cashew-bean mixture to the pot with the simmering broth and tomatoes. Allow to simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
7. Turn off heat, stir in the lemon juice, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
If using a high-speed blender like a Vitamix, soaking the cashews is not necessary. For other blenders, soak cashews for at least 5 hours.
Make sure your milk of choice is unsweetened and unflavored to avoid off taste in the soup.
This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for later use.