Vegan Tomato Soup (Easy!)

Ingredients

• 28 oz. can whole tomatoes, peeled
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup navy beans, cooked* (or great northern)
• 3-4 cloves garlic
• 1 Tbsp. onion powder
• 1 Tbsp. white miso
• 1/2 tsp. coconut sugar (or cane sugar)
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• Fresh basil, vegan parmesan cheese, black pepper, croutons, etc.

Instructions

1. 1

   Place all ingredients in a large, high-speed blender (with an 8-cup capacity or more). Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.

2. 2

   Carefully transfer soup to a large stockpot. Heat over medium until slightly boiling.

3. 3

   Then reduce heat, cover, and gently simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add salt and black pepper to taste if desired. Serve plain or with fresh basil, vegan parmesan cheese, black pepper, etc.