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3 Delicious Vegan Soups

Creamy tomato, borscht, and ribollita

Borscht. Photo: Westend61/Getty Images

This week, we’re gearing up for a potential snowstorm in the Northeast by pairing a creamy tomato soup — an iconic soup if there ever was one — with today’s grilled cheese options. Another seasonal soup, we also have borscht beefed up with beans that’s bright tasting — with a color that can’t be beat. And finally, there’s a favorite of mine, ribollita, a hearty Tuscan vegetable and bean stew served over a giant crouton.

Creamy Tomato Soup

Makes: 4 servings
Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 pounds tomatoes, chopped (or 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, including the juice)
• 2 cups tomato juice or water
• 12 ounces silken tofu
• 1 cup chopped fresh…