Description
Comforting roasted tomato basil soup blends garden-fresh ingredients into a silky Mediterranean-inspired classic. Simmering with rich flavors and aromatic herbs, you’ll savor each spoonful of this rustic, soul-warming culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Tomatoes and Base Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds (1.13 kg) ripe Roma or plum tomatoes, halved
- 1 (28 ounces / 794 grams) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
Liquid and Cream Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/3 cup coconut cream
Instructions
- Prepare workspace and preheat oven to 400F (200C), creating an ideal roasting environment for vegetables.
- Arrange halved Roma tomatoes, chopped onion, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously drizzle olive oil over vegetables, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper to enhance natural flavors.
- Roast vegetables for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes caramelize and develop deep, rich coloration with tender onions.
- Transfer roasted vegetables to a large pot, combining with canned whole peeled tomatoes, vegetable broth, fresh basil leaves, and oregano.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 10 minutes, allowing herbs and roasted vegetables to infuse their essence.
- Puree the soup using an immersion blender or standard blender, creating a smooth, velvety texture without lumps.
- Incorporate red pepper flakes for subtle heat and stir in heavy cream or coconut cream to add richness.
- Continue cooking for additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and cream to integrate seamlessly.
- Taste and refine seasoning, adjusting salt, pepper, or herbs to personal preference.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh basil leaves or a delicate cream drizzle for visual appeal.
Notes
- Roast tomatoes until deeply caramelized for maximum flavor intensity and sweetness.
- Remove seeds from tomatoes before roasting to reduce excess moisture and concentrate taste.
- Use fresh basil leaves at the end of cooking to preserve their bright, aromatic qualities and prevent bitter notes.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version that maintains a luxurious, creamy texture while adding subtle tropical undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 133 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg