Quick Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this comforting and flavorful Quick Roasted Tomato Basil Soup! Bursting with the natural sweetness of oven-roasted Roma tomatoes, garlic, and onion, this easy soup is a celebration of bold, fresh ingredients. The roasting process caramelizes the vegetables, adding depth and sweetness, while fresh basil infuses it with a fragrant, herbaceous note. With a silky texture enhanced by optional heavy cream and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes, this 40-minute recipe is perfect for cozy evenings or meal prepping. Serve it with crusty bread or a simple salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal that screams comfort in every spoonful. Ideal for fans of fresh tomato soup recipes, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 whole Roma tomatoes
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 3 cups Vegetable broth
- 0.5 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cups Heavy cream (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Halve the Roma tomatoes and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the sheet along with a roughly chopped yellow onion.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomatoes, garlic, and onion, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.
Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Transfer the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and onions to a blender or food processor.
Add the vegetable broth and blend until smooth. (Adjust the consistency by adding more broth if needed.)
Pour the blended mixture into a large pot over medium heat.
Stir in the fresh basil leaves and let the soup simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Optional: Stir in the heavy cream for a richer texture and add red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with a few fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 923 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 987 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
