Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
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Make a rich and velvety soup by roasting tomatoes and basil before blending them into a comforting meal.
- Author: Ahazzam
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 large yellow onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Toss the halved tomatoes, onion quarters, and unpeeled garlic cloves with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 30 to 35 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly caramelized.
- Remove the garlic skins once cool enough to handle.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables and any pan juices to a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Add the vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Add the fresh basil leaves.
- Use an immersion blender or carefully transfer the mixture to a regular blender to blend until completely smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream.
- Heat through gently without boiling. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
- For an even deeper flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- If you prefer a less thick soup, add more broth until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve this soup topped with homemade croutons or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 40