Can I use fresh tomatoes?

Yes, but their flavor might not be as strong. Add 1-2 tbsp extra tomato paste for a stronger tomato flavor.

Yes! If you want to make the soup extra creamy, add some heavy cream or milk to the soup.

White Bean Tomato Soup

This White Bean Tomato Soup is vegan and gluten-free. Serve it on its own with a drizzle of yogurt or cream, or with grilled cheese.

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1 tbsp avocado oil (or other cooking oil)
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried basil
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can whole tomatoes (796ml)
2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed (398ml x2)
4 cups vegetable broth (1x 946ml carton)
1 dried bay leaf
Squeeze of lemon (optional)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
For serving: homemade croutons, yogurt, heavy cream, creme fraiche, fresh parsley, pecorino, parmesan

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Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add avocado oil.
Add diced yellow onion and sea salt. Cook stirring often for 6-8 minutes until glossy and slightly golden.
Add minced garlic, dried oregano, parsley, basil, and tomato paste. Cook for another minute stirring constantly.
Add a can of tomatoes including the liquid, butter beans, vegetable broth, and a bay leaf.
Break up the tomatoes a little bit with a spatula and stir everything together.
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes partially covered.
Take the soup off the heat, remove the bay leaf, and use an immersion blender to puree the soup.
Season with black pepper and add a squeeze of lemon (optional).
Serve with yogurt, croutons, fresh herbs, parmesan, or any other toppings of your choice.

White beans: If you don't have butter beans, you can use any canned white beans you have.

Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stove over medium heat until warmed through.

Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight or cook from frozen with a splash of water.