Description
A heartwarming Roasted Tomato Soup made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil, perfect for creating nostalgic memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes (Roma or vine-ripened)
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, whole
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and core the tomatoes, cut them in half, and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add coarsely chopped onions and whole garlic cloves to the baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes until blistered and golden.
- Once roasted, allow the mixture to cool slightly, then blend until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Pour the blended mixture into a pot and add broth to reach desired consistency. Heat over medium and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in freshly chopped basil and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Pair the soup with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches for a comforting meal. To make it creamier, stir in a dollop of sour cream or a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, roasted tomatoes, comfort food, vegetarian soup, easy recipes