Giada De Laurentiis' Brilliant Tip For Creamy Tomato Soup (Without Dairy)

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Food Network star, Giada De Laurentiis, is always sharing genius cooking tips from her TikTok account. But, her love of food and educating viewers about how to prepare simple and fulfilling meals extends to her other social media, too. In a Facebook post, De Laurentiis shares a clever legume swap to make your tomato soup creamy without the dairy. Instead of adding cream or milk to your soup, her tip is to simply blend in your favorite brand of canned white beans.

This tip works particularly well as white beans are protein rich and create a delightful creamy texture when pureed. The mild flavor when added to tomato soup helps enrich the consistency, without altering the overall taste. Per De Laurentiis' recipe, you can use one 15-ounce can of cannellini beans to enhance a pot of batch of tomato soup.

There are plenty of simple uses for canned beans, and this vegetarian-friendly tomato soup is an excellent option. Using legumes in lieu of dairy will keep the soup accessible for those adhering to a non-dairy diet. But, for a fully plant-based version, be sure to use vegetable broth as the base, and add some shreds of Follow Your Heart Vegan Dairy-Free Parmesan cheese to top your soup.

If you want a more robust bowl of tomato soup, try adding a pureed can of white beans to a vegan roasted tomato soup recipe. This will certainly help to bulk up the dish with added protein and nutrients while also giving it a velvety smooth texture. If you'd prefer to vary the taste and consistency, there are a number of different types of white beans you can choose from to suit your preferences.

Try swapping out your usual cannellini beans for navy beans or butter beans. Puree and taste the bean mixture first and add your choice of seasonings before incorporating the beans into your soup. It's important to add your beans prior to blending up your tomatoes and other ingredients all together. You can always season your soup to taste and keep the flavors balanced.

The best thing about this legume swap is that it can be applied to many different types of soup to make them creamy, without having to rely on dairy. Whether it's a dairy-free potato soup or a chowder, adding a hearty helping of creamy pureed white beans will amp up all your favorite soup recipes by giving them a full bodied richness and a boost of plant-based protein.