A vegan version of a classic comfort food. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrots, celery, garlic, italian seasoning, onion, tomatoes
Season: Fall, Summer, Winter
Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Andrea Evelsizer
Equipment
Kitchen Knife
Large Pot
Ingredients
3tbspolive oil
1cuponion*chopped
½cupcarrot*minced
2clovesgarlic*minced
¼cupcelery*chopped
17Roma tomatoes*chopped, OR (2) 28 oz cans of tomatoes
1tspItalian seasoning*
salt + pepper
Instructions
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender. Add carrot and celery. Cook until tender (7-9 minutes), stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and seasonings.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer approx. 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve as-is or puree in blender (in batches) or with immersion blender for a smoother texture.
Note
You can use any variety of tomatoes, but may need to adjust the thickness of the soup. If soup is too thin, thicken by adding 1-3 tbsp tomato paste.