Our youngest baby is dairy-free, currently, and I’m always looking for ways to surprise us both with delicious dairy-free options. This tomato soup really hits the spot. I’m also a fan that it’s loaded with cashews!
The Creamiest Tomato Soup Without Cream
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Author: Dara Boxer
Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- heavy drizzle olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- kosher salt to taste
- 3 ounces tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
Instructions
- Pour cashews and 1 cup of water into a blender to soak while you start the soup.
- Set stockpot over medium heat and add oil. Add onions and season with salt. Cook until onions are softened. Add another drizzle of olive oil and tomato paste. Deglaze the pot with 1 cup of water. Add the whole peeled tomatoes and their juices. Season with salt.
- Simmer for about 40 minutes. Turn off heat and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
- Blend the cashews and water until smooth, then pour into the soup. Blend with the immersion blender again. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more water if you want a thinner soup.