When you combine classic tomato soup with vodka sauce, you get something truly special: a Creamy Vegan Vodka Sauce Tomato Soup. Tomatoes, a generous pour of vodka, and a drizzle of homemade cashew cream come together to create something incredibly rich and velvety. It’s the kind of soup that feels special enough for company but easy enough to make on an ordinary weekday. Serve it with grilled cheese or crusty bread for dipping, and you’ve got the ultimate cozy meal.
Ingredients You Need
For the Cashew Cream:
- Raw cashews – Soaked until soft, then blended into silky cream. This is what makes the soup incredibly rich and velvety.
- Water – Blended with the cashews to create a pourable cream.
For the Soup:
- Vegan butter – Used to sauté the aromatics and adds richness to the base.
- Shallot – More delicate and slightly sweet compared to onions.
- Garlic – Essential for aromatic depth.
- Tomato paste – Concentrated tomato flavor that gets caramelized for deep umami.
- Red pepper flakes – Add a subtle warmth and complexity without making the soup spicy.
- Vodka – Extracts unique flavors from the tomatoes and adds depth.
- San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes – Sweeter and less acidic than regular canned tomatoes.
- Vegetable broth – Adds savory depth and thins the soup to the right consistency.
- Sugar – Just a touch balances the tomatoes’ acidity.
- Dried basil and oregano – Classic Italian herbs that complement the tomatoes.
- Vegan parmesan – Adds saltiness, umami, and depth.
- Nutritional yeast – Enhances the cheesy, savory flavor.
- Salt and black pepper – Essential for seasoning.
For Serving:
- Additional cashew cream – For swirling on top when plating.
- Fresh basil – Torn leaves add brightness and aroma.
- Vegan parmesan – for the perfect presentation and extra bit of flavor.
- Extra virgin olive oil – High-quality finishing oil adds richness.
- Freshly cracked black pepper – For a final hit of spice.
- Grilled cheese croutons or crusty bread – For dipping or dunking.
Find the full printable recipe here: Creamy Vodka Sauce Tomato Soup (Vegan)
