Roasted Tomato Basil Soup: The Best Comfort Recipe You’ll Love
A warm and comforting Roasted Tomato Basil Soup that’s perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut tomatoes in half, and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for 30-40 minutes.
- In a pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Add roasted tomatoes, vegetable broth, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the basil and heavy cream if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with dried basil, but adjust the amount.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe