Description
A comforting roasted tomato basil soup with earthy flavors, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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 (28 oz) can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
- 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Spread the tomato halves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Roast tomatoes for 1 hour. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion, sautéing for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the crushed San Marzano tomatoes, chopped basil, and sugar to the pot. Lower the heat, allowing it to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken stock and add the roasted tomatoes to the mixture. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup, or carefully transfer batches into a regular blender for puréeing.
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream until combined.
- To make croutons, cut small pieces of bread into cubes, toss with olive oil, diced garlic, and fresh basil. Bake at 400°F for 7 minutes until crispy.
- Add croutons to the top of the serving and enjoy.
Notes
For a smoother soup, purée fully. For a chunkier texture, blend partially.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tomato soup, basil soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food, roasted tomatoes