Description
Indulge in the warmth of Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, a comforting blend of garden-fresh tomatoes and aromatic basil. This delightful soup is packed with robust flavors, thanks to roasting the tomatoes and garlic, which intensifies their natural sweetness. Easy to prepare, this soup is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining friends. Pair it with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich for a satisfying meal everyone will love. With customizable options for creaminess and various toppings, this recipe invites creativity while delivering a deliciously rich experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds roma or plum tomatoes
- 8 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 yellow onions
- ½ cup basil leaves
- 1–2 cups water or vegetarian broth
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place halved tomatoes and garlic on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 40-45 minutes until caramelized.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown (about 20 minutes).
- Once roasted, cool the tomatoes and garlic slightly before blending them with basil and caramelized onions until smooth.
- Return the mixture to the pot, stir in oregano, broth or water, adjust seasoning as needed, and simmer for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg