Description
Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup is a comforting dish that warms both the heart and soul. Bursting with rich flavors from roasted tomatoes and garlic, this velvety soup is perfect for cozy nights or quick lunches. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a classic grilled cheese sandwich. Dive into this delicious bowl of goodness and experience its captivating aroma and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh Roma tomatoes, halved
- 1 bulb of garlic, unpeeled
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the halved tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet with the whole garlic bulb wrapped in foil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and roast for about 25 minutes, until tender.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in olive oil until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Add the roasted tomatoes and garlic along with the vegetable broth; bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk) and chopped basil; heat gently without boiling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg