Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
A heartwarming and delicious Roasted Tomato Basil Soup that evokes nostalgia and joy, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 Roma tomatoes (sliced lengthwise)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (minced)
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 (28 oz) can San Marzano tomatoes (crushed)
- 1 cup basil (fresh, roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your Roma tomatoes by slicing them lengthwise and laying them cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 30-35 minutes until caramelized.
- Sauté onion in a pot over medium heat with butter and remaining olive oil for 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for 1-2 more minutes.
- Mix in the roasted tomatoes and the can of crushed tomatoes.
- Add sugar and stock, bringing to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until velvety, using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- Finish by stirring in heavy cream and fresh basil before serving.
- Serve in bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Pair the soup with crusty bread or grilled cheese. Drizzle with balsamic glaze or sprinkle with parmesan for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tomato soup, roasted tomatoes, comfort food, vegetarian, easy recipes