Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Velvety roasted tomato soup with fresh basil and a hint of cream. The best tomato soup you'll ever make at home.
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4.7
· 20 ratings
🕐 Prep: 10 min
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🔥 Cook: 40 min
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⏱️ Total: 50 min
Equipment
Ingredients
- ▸ 2 lbs Roma tomatoes, halved
- ▸ 1 large onion, quartered
- ▸ 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- ▸ 3 tbsp olive oil
- ▸ 1 cup vegetable broth
- ▸ 1/4 cup heavy cream
- ▸ 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- ▸ 1 tsp sugar
- ▸ Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
Roast
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place tomatoes (cut-side up), onion, and garlic on a sheet pan.
- 2. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Roast 30-35 minutes until charred.
Blend
- 1. Transfer roasted vegetables to a pot. Add broth.
- 2. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender (or regular blender in batches).
- 3. Stir in cream and torn basil. Simmer 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
Cook's Notes
- 💡 The sugar counteracts the tomatoes' acidity — don't skip it.
- 💡 For a vegan version, replace cream with coconut cream.
- 💡 Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich for the ultimate comfort meal.