Raw Dream of Tomato Soup

I first tried this recipe when I needed to make something quick, healthy, and very delicious for Sunday brunch with a friend who is a bit of a foodie. Check off all of the above with this tomato miracle! My lover of food was surprised it was both raw and vegan, and also reminiscent of her childhood favorite: Campbell’s Creamy Tomato. Get in touch with your inner kid and make your own!

Inspiration:

This recipe is adapted from the New York Times Best Seller Forks Over Knives, a follow-up to the feature documentary by the same name about the plant-based way to health.

The Recipe

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

1 lb Roma tomatoes
2 red bell peppers (or 4 stalks celery)
1 clove garlic
10 leaves basil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato powder, or 5 or 6 hard (not oil-packed) sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 cup hemp seeds

TOOLS

Blender

Directions

If you’re using hard sun-dried tomatoes, make them into powder first by blending them by themselves
Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth
A blender with a “turbo” setting can make your soup warm enough to eat, or you can pour it into a pot and simmer it on the stove. (Just be aware that if you go over 104°F, it won’t be raw anymore!)

NOTES:

I like to serve this soup with warm rye toast drizzled with olive oil.

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Enjoy!

I’m Elena Singh, founder of the Sweet Science wellness program. I’m a certified nutrition counselor, science-based health coach, and addiction survivor. I help people in recovery heal their bodies and minds so they can learn to love sober life—not just survive it.