Heart-Healthy Tomato Soup | Easy Vegan Soup in 30 Minutes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier; canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is more nutritious; water is a cost-effective substitute.

Turn the pan on high heat.

Add a little bit of olive oil to the pot.

Add garlic, onions, carrots, tomatoes, celery, and fennel; lightly sauté to develop caramelization.

Add a little bit of honey and balsamic vinegar to the vegetables.

Add tomato juice and vegetable stock; stir well.

Cook for about 10 minutes until the vegetables have softened.

Check the vegetables after about 8 minutes to see if they're tender.

Take the pot off the heat when the vegetables are tender.

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup, or let it cool and use a regular blender.

If a creamier consistency is desired, add almond milk, rice milk, or soy milk.

Taste the soup to check the flavor.

Garnish with chopped basil and fennel before serving.

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