Before I get to this comforting, warm and Simple Blender Tomato Soup, I gotta say one thing:
Scones.
Gosh, they've been on my mind all week!
It's not that I just wanted to eat one, but I wanted to eat one while reading a good book and sipping on a Decaf Americano.
I don't know if it's the colder weather that hit us this past week that gave me my scone craving, but it's been strong. Like, "Oooo, Brett! Let's walk miles out of our way to get scones from my favorite vegan restaurant!"
Yeah, that didn't happen.
But I have good news for you all! Yesterday I met up with a friend of mine in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and she just so happens to live close to my favorite Vegan restaurant and bakery, Peacefood Cafe. After we chatted for a bit, I walked my butt over to Peacefoods, ordered a giant, double chocolate hazelnut scone and a brazil nut chai, sat down at the bar by myself, and read a book while I leisurely sipped my tea and tried not to get chocolate all over my face.
It was wonderful.
I've actually never eaten at a restaurant by myself, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Goodness, I wonder what pregnancy cravings will cause me to do?!
No. I'm not pregnant.
I do think this colder weather and the snow that hit us on Friday had a role to play in my baked good fetish. I also think they are the reason I've been eating so much soup lately! This Simple Blender Tomato Soup to be exact.
Guys, this recipe is so easy. Place everything in a blender. Whiz it all up. Pour it into a pot. Warm it up. Enjoy! My mother-in-love (Barb) actually came up with this recipe on New Years Eve. Brett and I got her a Better Homes and Gardens Soups and Stews magazine for Christmas, and inside there was a recipe for tomato soup. Brett's parents are amazing cooks and always serve us 5 star meals when we come to visit. One thing they're especially good at is coming up with their own spin on recipes.
That's exactly how this Simple Blender Tomato Soup came to be. Barb used her favorite Hot & Sweet Cherry Peppers from Trader Joe's to give this soup a subtle kick. The basil and raw cane sugar were thrown in to help cut the acidity and the onions and spices bring more depth of flavor. If you don't live near a Trader Joe's you can always use red bell peppers instead!
📖 Recipe
Spicy Blender Tomato Soup
Ingredients
- 56 ounces crushed plum tomatoes 2 large cans
- 2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 ½ onions roughly chopped
- 1 cup loosely packed basil
- ½ cup sweet spicy red pepper*
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoon cane sugar
- 2 large pinches salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- To make this soup, place half of the first 5 ingredients (from the tomatoes to the sweet spicy red peppers) into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour this first batch of soup into a large sauce pan. Repeat the process with the remaining first 5 ingredients and pour the second batch of soup into the sauce pan with the first batch. Stir to combine.
- Cook the soup over medium heat until heated through. Add in the italian seasoning, cane sugar, salt and freshly ground pepper and stir well.
- Let the soup continue to cook for about ½ hour. Add in more sugar if too acidic, and more salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with croutons or a sprinkle of Vegan Parmesan Cheese.
Notes
Nutrition
Serve this along side a warm panini or a winter salad and you've got yourself a meal!
Now, go and make this soup!!
Oh, and eat a scone for me, will ya?
I'm linking up today with Tina and Deborah for Meatless Monday!
Leigha @ The Yooper Girl says
Mmm, it looks SO yummy! I made tomato soup in the blender with tomatoes from my garden this summer- so good! Although I sure do wish I had a TJ's near me. Also, that Peacefood Cafe sounds so good!! I just creeped hardcore on their website and I want to try everything. When I come to NYC you'll have to take me there 😉
Faith says
Tomato Soup made with fresh tomatoes sounds aaaamazing! And anytime you wanna come visit you're welcome!! We'll just eat all day:)
Barb says
Thanks Faith, another quick add is homemade pesto (would have added it if we had been at home), or ~ 1 tablespoon of purchased pesto, forgot to mention it when we were preparing New Years Eve, thanks for capturing the fun!
Faith says
Ah, pesto...right! That would be such a great addition. Fun to have you comment too:)
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Now I'M craving a scone 😉 But seriously, that tomato soup looks soooo good. That's one of our favorite cold weather dishes!
Faith says
Haha whoops! Well, I hope you can eat one soon...or some soup! It's snowing here, so soup has been perfect:)
Liv @ Healthy Liv says
A scone sounds WONDERFUL! I haven't had one in forever but double chocolate hazelnut?!!
But curling up with a bowl of hot soup on a chilly night is pretty cozy, too 🙂
Faith says
Oh man Liv, the scone really was amazing! I hope you can have one soon:)
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils says
I could eat tomato soup every day of my life and still crave tomato soup. Will definitely try this version. Thanks!
Faith says
I forgot how good it is until I made this recipe!! I hope you like it Jennifer!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
HI from Meatless Monday!! Loving this blender soup! I just made a roasted tomato garlic soup that could use some hot and sweet peppers to the mix, that sounds amazing! I"m hitting up Trader Joe's after work, I'll keep my eye out for them! Thanks for sharing!
Faith says
Wow. Roasted garlic tomato soup sounds amazing! I'm a huge fan of garlic and add it to everything. I hope you find the sweet and spicy peppers! They're great in salads, and on sandwiches, or even by themselves:)
Tina Muir says
YAY! So glad to see you joined us, and with such a simple recipe, no one has an excuse! Love the addition of sweet pepper! YUM! Perfect for a chilly day like today! Thanks for joining meatless monday!
Faith says
It's snowing here so I'm all about soup right now:) Thanks for hosting Tina!
Sarah says
This looks delicious, I love the addition of red peppers!
Faith says
Thanks Sarah! Yeah, I love the flavor and spice they add!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
Hot and sweet peppers yes! Love that addition. Thanks for linking up with us again this week!
Faith says
Thanks Deborah! I always love joining the party:)