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Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup (Vegan)

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Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup is a vegan version of the popular restaurant’s classic dish. And it’s easy to make in under 30 minutes.

Close up of bowl of Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup with vegan grilled cheese sandwich in the background

There’s something so comforting about the childhood combination of a grilled cheese sandwich and a hot bowl of tomato soup.

It’s not surprising that Panera Bread’s Vegetarian Creamy Tomato Soup is so popular.

But unfortunately for many of us, it contains ingredients we don’t consume, like milk, butter, and wheat flour.

However, after stumbling across The Pinning Mama’s copycat version of the Panera classic, I realized it would be easy to make a vegan and gluten-free version of this delicious soup.

And now you can enjoy this dairy-free creamy tomato basil soup whenever you want!

Step by step making Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup in a dutch oven on the stove

It’s easy to make vegan versions of your favorite soups, even Panera Tomato Basil Soup.

 

Some of my go-to remakes of old favorites are Vegan Wild Rice Soup, Vegan Taco Soup, and Vegan Potato Corn Chowder.

And now I really love this Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup.

Most of the ingredients to make it you may already have in your pantry since it uses canned tomatoes instead of fresh.

You’ll need the following:

  • olive oil
  • fresh garlic
  • crushed tomatoes
  • diced tomatoes
  • vegetable broth (or water and vegetable bouillon)
  • organic sugar
  • raw cashews
  • fresh basil
  • salt

And look how easy it is to make this vegan version of Panera Tomato Basil Soup:

  1. Saute some minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  3. Prepare some cashew cream in your high-speed blender by combining raw cashews with water. (If you’re blender isn’t very powerful, soak the cashews ahead of time to soften them.)
  4. Stir in the cashew cream, some fresh basil, and salt, to taste, and it’s time to eat!

I love that this soup is creamy and a little chunky.

Plus the basil adds a hint of freshness.

And it takes under 30 minutes to make!

Overhead of bowl of Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup and vegan grilled cheese sandwich

Kids and adults alike will love this Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup.

 

I personally love it with my friend Kathy’s Super Cheezy Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

And this soup also pairs well with a Vegan Cream Cheese Sandwich or Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich.

Or serve it with a salad like White Bean Cherry Tomato Basil Salad or Vegan Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad.

Anyway you choose, Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup is sure to be a winner!

Fun fact: Cream of Tomato Soup with Crushed Popcorn was on JFK’s Inaugural Luncheon Menu in 1961!

Hand dipping piece of grilled cheese sandwich in bowl of Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup

Now let’s make Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup!

 

Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup (vegan)
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Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup (Vegan)

Copycat Panera Tomato Basil Soup is a vegan version of the popular restaurant's classic dish. And it's easy to make in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 165kcal
Author Amy Katz

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1-28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 Tablespoons organic sugar
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil leaves chopped
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven or large soup pot. 
  • Saute the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and sugar to the pot and stir. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, blend the raw cashews with the water in a high-speed blender until completely smooth. (If your blender isn't high-speed, soak the cashews in advance to soften, then drain before blending.)
  • Once the soup is hot and simmering, slowly pour the cashew mixture into the soup while stirring. 
  • Stir in the basil and allow the soup to return to a simmer.
  • Taste, add salt as needed, and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe is adapted from The Pinning Mama's Copycat Panera Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe.
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 12.5% | Vitamin C: 30% | Calcium: 9.2% | Iron: 20.7%
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Panera Tomato Basil Soup

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