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5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup – spicy & creamy!

Updated 2 February 2022 Published 29 January 2020 28 Comments

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5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup in a tin mug on tin plate with cut flatbread. Pin image.
5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup in a tin mug on tin plate with cut flatbread. Pin image.
5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup in a tin mug on tin plate with cut flatbread. Pin image.
5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup in a tin mug on tin plate with cut flatbread. Pin image.

5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup is a delicious mildly spiced, creamy, curried soup. The spice comes from Tikka Masala spice paste and the creaminess from coconut milk powder. Sure to become your go to quick soup!

Close up of tin mug of 5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup on a tin plate with coriander leaf frond. Cut flatbread in background.

My 5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup is the perfect emergency soup as it’s made from ingredients you’ll find in your store cupboard or pantry. I’m sure many of us keep tins of Heinz or Campbell’s soup for days when we’re short on time and just need a quick lunch but what do you do when the cupboard is bare?

Well this happened to me before Christmas. Like Old Mother Hubbard, I went to the cupboard and well, you know the rest of the story. A quick lunch was needed as hubby and I both work from home and were both busy. Hence, I gathered together a bunch of ingredients including a can of chopped tomatoes and threw them into my power blender. 

Close up aerial view of tin mug of 5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup on a tin plate with coriander leaf fronds. scattered and cut flatbreads.

Out came delicious soup that my husband absolutely raved about. Realising not everyone has a power blender I then tried making the soup on the hob and it was just as good. You only need to boil the soup for 1 minute as you’re not so much cooking it as heating it up.

There is no raw garlic in this quick soup as it gives a raw garlic taste which is why I opted for garlic granules. I ended up making this soup about 10 times to get it just right! Note to self, always write down your recipe creations, don’t think “it’s so easy I’ll remember”!

What are the ingredients for 5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup?

There are just 8 ingredients in this super quick tomato soup:

Aerial view of ingredients for Vegan Tomato Soup - spicy & creamy!

  • can of Italian chopped tomatoes
  • ½ red onion
  • Tikka Masala curry paste
  • garlic granules
  • coconut milk powder
  • vegetable stock cube
  • salt
  • pepper

How do you make this quick tomato soup?

Making 5 Minute Tomato Soup doesn’t take much longer than heating up a can of soup! Here’s how you make it on the hob:

Step by step shots of how to make 5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup - spicy & creamy!

  • Place all the ingredients in a pan.
  • Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  • Blend, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Soup is ready to serve and garnish.

For power blender method see Notes section in recipe!

Can you substitute the red onion for brown onion in this soup?

No, red onion is best as tastes good raw and is slightly sweet in flavour. Brown onion would give an uncooked raw onion flavour to this soup just like the fresh garlic did when I tried that.

Can you add other spices to this vegan soup?

As Nigel Slater says “a recipe is just a starting place”. So, you could change the spice paste to another flavour or experiment by adding other spices. I tried adding ¼ tsp of ginger which made for a more intense heat which hubby liked but I preferred it without for a milder flavour.

Aerial view of tin mug of 5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup on a tin plate with coriander leaf fronds. scattered and cut flatbreads.

How many people does this creamy curried tomato soup serve?

The recipe makes 2 generous servings (we did stretch it to serve 3 when my daughter was home on an inset day)!  However, it can easily be doubled or tripled etc to serve more if making on the hob. If you’re making this in a power blender though you should stick with the quantities in the recipe or you’ll have hot soup bursting out of the lid!

Is tomato soup using canned tomatoes nutritious?

Canned and fresh tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C, potassium and fibre but canned tomatoes contain 3 times the amount of iron and calcium of fresh ones. Canned tomatoes also contain greater amounts of the antioxidant lycopene. So don’t think of canned tomatoes as being inferior to fresh!

Tin mug of 5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup on a tin plate with coriander leaf frond.

Can you make 5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup in a Soup Maker

Yes, it may take a bit longer though! (I don’t own a soup maker anymore since getting my power blender).

What special diets is this tomato soup suitable for?

  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
  • This soup is gluten free so also suitable for those suffering from coeliac disease.

Tin mug of 5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup on a tin plate with coriander leaf frond and cut flatbread in background

More quick vegetable based soup recipes (made in about 20 mins or less)

Here are some more recipe ideas from myself and fellow food bloggers:

  • Quick Tom Yum Soup with Poached Egg
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  • Cream of Asparagus & Celery Soup
  • Cream of Tomato & Basil Soup
  • Cheat’s Fat Free French Onion Soup 
  • Courgette Soup with Basil
  • Quick & Easy Mushroom Soup (Vegan) 
  • Easy Rice Noodle Soup 
  • Clear Bok Choy Soup
  • Sick Day Soup 
  • Cream of Spinach Soup Vegan 
  • Vegan Pumpkin Soup 
  • One Pot Spiralized Zuchini Noodle Miso Soup

Tin mug of 5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup on a tin plate with coriander leaf frond. Cut flatbread in background.

I do hope you make my simple and budget friendly 5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup as it’s the perfect quick and tasty lunch! Do share your creations with me on social media tagging @FabFood4All as I love seeing them!

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5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup – spicy & creamy!

5 Minute Vegan Tomato Soup is a deliciously spicy and creamy soup. The spice comes from Tikka Masala spice paste and the creaminess from coconut milk powder.
Course Appetizer, Light Lunch, Lunch, Starter
Cuisine British, Indian
Prep Time 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes minutes
Servings 2 - 3 people
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 400 g can Italian chopped tomatoes in tomato juice
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • 2.5 tsp Tikka Masala spice paste
  • 3 tbsp coconut milk powder mixed with 150 mls warm water
  • 1 vegetable stock cube mixed with 150 mls boiling water
  • ½ tsp garlic granules
  • Pinch of salt flakes
  • Ground pepper

Optional Garnish

  • Grinding of chilli & garlic

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a pan and bring to the boil.
  • Time for 1 minute then remove from heat.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend to a smooth consistency.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Garnish with chilli & garlic (if using) and serve with warm crusty bread.

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Notes

Power Blender instructions: no need to finely dice the red onion, just cut into thick wedges. Place the onion in the blender first, followed by the tomatoes, curry paste, garlic granules, seasoning coconut milk and finally vegetable stock. Then switch to the soup setting if you have one or gradually turn the dial up to maximum and time for 5 minutes by which time the soup should be piping hot.

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  1. Gilly

    05/09/2020 at 12:04 pm

    Tried this and it is simply delicious!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      06/09/2020 at 12:59 am

      Thank you Gilly, we have it regularly here:-)

      Reply
  2. mohan kumar

    11/05/2020 at 7:05 am

    This is simple and fast to prepare and everyone enjoyed it!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      11/05/2020 at 3:54 pm

      So glad you all enjoyed it:-)

      Reply
  3. Grace

    08/04/2020 at 2:48 pm

    This soup is going straight on the menu for lunches this week, love the idea of adding curry paste, YUM! Could I substitute the coconut milk powder for 1/2 a tin of coconut milk instead?

    Reply
    • Camilla

      08/04/2020 at 9:26 pm

      Excellent Grace! I think half a can of coconut milk would be fine, I just always use the Maggie powdered stuff as it’s so handy and budget friendly.

      Reply
  4. All That I'm Eating

    05/03/2020 at 10:20 am

    What a great idea Camilla! This would be a perfect lunch on a rainy day like today and so quick and simple to make.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      05/03/2020 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you, yes it’s so quick and easy:-)

      Reply
  5. Valerie

    21/02/2020 at 8:04 pm

    What I love about this recipe besides being Vegan is how easy it is to make. Also, enjoyed playing around with it. I’ve also made it with fresh rosemary from my garden. Another time, I spooned in a dollop of homemade Vegan pesto – divine! An added topping of garlic sourdough croutons: goes well:)

    Reply
    • Camilla

      21/02/2020 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you Valerie, glad you enjoyed and made the soup your own. Garlic sourdough croutons sound amazing!

      Reply
  6. mohan kumar

    11/02/2020 at 7:11 am

    Super easy to follow and quick. A very delicious receipe.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      18/02/2020 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you Mohan, so glad you enjoyed it:-)

      Reply
  7. jill Colonna

    02/02/2020 at 5:08 pm

    Now this is the best fast food, ever! Great idea – I need to look out coconut powder, as haven’t yet seen this in the shops. Where we are out of Paris, I get the feeling we are way behind everyone else on the vegan trail.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/02/2020 at 8:02 pm

      It’s usually in the aisle where you find Indian spices in larger quantities but could be different where you are!

      Reply
  8. Laura

    02/02/2020 at 4:42 pm

    Hi Camilla!
    This looks really yummy!
    Would I just be able to use 150ml of canned coconut milk instead? Would it have the same consistency?

    Reply
    • Camilla

      02/02/2020 at 8:04 pm

      Hi, it’s difficult to know how much coconut milk you should use in place of the powder, I would play it by ear and taste as you go along. Maybe decrease the water in the stock and up the coconut milk.

      Reply
  9. Helene

    01/02/2020 at 5:12 am

    Adding Tikka masala paste is brilliant! I have a homemade paste version so will try it with that. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/02/2020 at 7:26 pm

      Even better Helene, I’m sure you’ll love it:-)

      Reply
  10. Emese

    31/01/2020 at 9:17 pm

    Wow ready in 5 minutes? That is what I call a quick lunch or dinner. I will definitely try it this weekend. I have all the ingredients too.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/02/2020 at 7:27 pm

      Excellent Emese, do let me know what you think!

      Reply
  11. Christina Conte

    31/01/2020 at 4:08 pm

    LOVE this recipe! What a great idea for a soup that will please everyone and it’s so quick and healthy, too! Thanks, Camilla!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      31/01/2020 at 6:23 pm

      Thank you Christina, it is sure to please everyone:-)

      Reply
  12. Janice Pattie

    31/01/2020 at 1:06 pm

    I love this recipe, perfect for us people who work at home. Your photographs are absolutely stunning and really enhance the look of the soup.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      31/01/2020 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you so much Janice, yes it’s a great soup for when you’re in hurry:-)

      Reply
  13. Alexa

    29/01/2020 at 5:48 pm

    What an amazing recipe, Camilla! I love that you made it so easy to enjoy homemade soup quickly. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/01/2020 at 10:20 pm

      Thank you Alexa:-)

      Reply
  14. Cathy @ Planet Veggie

    29/01/2020 at 12:15 pm

    This sounds delicious – where do you get coconut milk powder from? I’ve never heard of that but it sounds like it would be a handy storecupboard ingredient!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      29/01/2020 at 4:37 pm

      Thanks Cathy! I couldn’t live without coconut milk powder, should be in the international food aisle in you local supermarket, I get mine by Maggi’s from Tesco.

      Reply

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