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Vegan Tomato Bisque with Thyme
Vegan Tomato Bisque with Thyme is made with or dried thyme, yellow onion, and garlic cloves.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner · Lunch
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Cook in batches as directed
Keep the batch-cooking step when planning the pan space and cooking sequence.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
medium yellow onion (diced)
In the method: In a medium pot, heat olive oil on medium-low heat, add chopped onion and garlic and saute lightly for 2 to 3 minutes.
garlic cloves (chopped)
In the method: In a medium pot, heat olive oil on medium-low heat, add chopped onion and garlic and saute lightly for 2 to 3 minutes.
diced, crushed, or pureed tomatoes
In the method: Add tomatoes and all remaining ingredients.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon of olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1 medium yellow onion (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 3 garlic cloves (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 28 ounces of diced, crushed, or pureed tomatoesIngredient note
Source: ½ cup of coconut milk from a can, more for garnishIngredient note
Source: 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar (or agave nectar)Ingredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon of salt (or leave out if canned tomatoes are salted)Ingredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon of black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon of fresh or dried thyme (more for garnish)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup of water
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve with a dollop of coconut milk on top and a sprinkle of thyme.
A little more help as you go
Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Follow the blending step
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot and blender. Start with this step: In a medium pot, heat olive oil on medium-low heat, add chopped onion and garlic and saute lightly for 2 to 3 minutes.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Keep the batch-cooking step when planning the pan space and cooking sequence.
What happens at the end?
Serve with a dollop of coconut milk on top and a sprinkle of thyme.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Additional recipe notes
Prefer chunky soup ? Skip the blending. Add some toppings. Jazz up your bowl of soup with a little texture by adding some croutons, crushed crackers, sesame seeds, or sprouts over the top of your soup. Use canned coconut milk. Other plant-based milk will not provide the same ultra-creamy texture as coconut milk.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: plantbasedonabudget.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.