Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

Our Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup is a delicious and comforting soup recipe that’s perfect for any season! With just a handful of ingredients and a little bit of roasting, you can create a rich and satisfying soup that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a dinner party starter. Trust us, this soup recipe will beat store-bought tomato soup every day. Our recipe features ripe tomatoes roasted with onion and garlic for depth of flavor and is blended with broth and finished with a decadent cream and fresh basil for a perfectly smooth finish.

Recipe Substitutes

• Instead of fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes.
• If you don’t have fresh basil, you can use dried basil or substitute with other fresh herbs such as thyme or oregano.
• Instead of heavy cream, you can use coconut milk for a dairy-free option or omit the cream altogether for a lighter soup.
• You can use vegetable or chicken broth depending on your preference or dietary restrictions.
• Instead of olive oil, you can use any neutral oil such as canola or vegetable oil.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900 grams) ripe tomatoes, cored and halved
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
• 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream (optional)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh basil (optional)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Arrange the halved tomatoes on the baking sheet, cut side up.
3. Sprinkle the chopped onion and minced garlic over the tomatoes.
4. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
5. Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and lightly browned.
6. Transfer the roasted tomatoes and onion mixture to a large pot.
7. Add the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
8. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
9. If desired, stir in the heavy cream and chopped basil.
10. Simmer the soup for an additional 5-10 minutes, until heated through.
11. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
12. Serve hot with crusty bread or croutons.

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