Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of comfort food. With its rich, savory flavors and vibrant colors, this soup offers a delightful experience for your taste buds. Perfect for chilly days or cozy movie marathons, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite herbs or toppings. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that will leave you feeling warm and content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place halved tomatoes cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over tomatoes; add chopped onions and minced garlic around them. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until caramelized and fragrant.
- Transfer roasted ingredients to a blender; gradually add vegetable broth until desired consistency is reached.
- Add fresh basil leaves and blend briefly to incorporate.
- Heat the blended soup in a pot over medium heat without boiling.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional basil or a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg