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The Best Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

The Best Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

The Best Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is a creamy comfort food made with roasted tomatoes and basil, perfect for any season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 529 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • large pot
  • immersion blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Roma tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda, optional to reduce acidity
  • ½ cup heavy cream, optional for creaminess
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions
 

Roasting the Tomatoes

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the halved tomatoes on a baking sheet.
  • Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 25-30 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.

Sautéing the Onions and Garlic

  • While the tomatoes are roasting, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté gently until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Continue to cook them for a further 5 minutes until they start to caramelize.

Making the Soup

  • Add the roasted tomatoes and broth to the pot with the onions and garlic.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped basil, sugar (if using), and baking soda (if using).
  • Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
  • Return to the heat and stir in the heavy cream (if using). Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

Tomato Choice: Different tomato varieties, such as beefsteak or cherry tomatoes, can be used. For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and substitute heavy cream with a vegan alternative. Adding a small pinch of baking soda can balance the flavor if the soup is too acidic. Soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat gently. Perfect with grilled cheese sandwiches or a crisp salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 8gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 20189mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1203IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword basil soup, comfort food, creamy soup, roasted tomato soup, vegetarian
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