Description
This Easy Roasted Tomato Soup is a comforting and flavorful homemade soup featuring roasted ripe tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Enhanced with a touch of cream and fresh basil, it’s simple to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (if needed)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Liquids
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the halved tomatoes, quartered onion, and peeled garlic cloves evenly on a large baking sheet.
- Season and Roast: Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss to coat all vegetables evenly. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and caramelized.
- Blend the Soup: Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Transfer them along with any juices into a blender. Add the vegetable broth and tomato paste, then blend until smooth. Add more broth if you prefer a thinner soup.
- Simmer and Season: Pour the blended mixture into a large pot. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream if desired, and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or a pinch of sugar to balance acidity. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy with grilled cheese or crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free soup, omit the heavy cream or substitute it with coconut milk.
- Add fresh basil to the blender for enhanced flavor.
- Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
