Description
Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup is a comforting bowl of velvety goodness that combines the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes with the sweet aroma of roasted garlic. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make soup will warm your heart and delight your taste buds. Pair it with crusty bread or grilled cheese for a classic meal that feels like a big hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 head garlic
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place halved tomatoes cut-side up on the baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Wrap the whole head of garlic in aluminum foil drizzled with olive oil and place it alongside the tomatoes. Roast for 30-35 minutes until caramelized.
- In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat; sauté diced onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Once roasted, squeeze garlic cloves into the pot along with tomatoes; stir and combine.
- Puree the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk before serving. - Substitute fresh basil with dried herbs or add balsamic vinegar for extra depth.