Description
If you’re craving a warm and hearty bowl of comfort, this Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is the perfect solution. With its rich, velvety texture and robust flavor, this delightful soup transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary dish. The magic happens when fresh tomatoes are roasted to enhance their natural sweetness, creating a soup that pairs wonderfully with grilled cheese sandwiches or can be enjoyed on its own. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also makes a fantastic meal prep option.
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 can (28 oz.) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil (roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange tomato halves on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 60 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat butter and remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, and sugar; lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add roasted tomatoes and chicken stock; simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Purée the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg