Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this creamy roasted garlic tomato soup. The combination of roasted tomatoes and garlic creates a velvety texture with a subtle sweetness, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Tomatoes:
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, halved
Roasted Garlic:
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Soup Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the Vegetables: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast tomatoes and garlic wrapped in foil for 35–40 minutes.
- Prepare the Soup Base: Cook onion in butter, add basil, sugar, and tomato paste. Add roasted vegetables, broth, and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Blend and Serve: Puree the soup, stir in cream, adjust seasoning, and serve garnished with basil.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk or a plant-based cream.
- You can use canned tomatoes if needed—two 15-ounce cans of fire-roasted tomatoes work well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
