Description
Rich, creamy and comforting, this homemade tomato soup recipe is made with slow roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, and cream for a perfect velvety texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 large tomatoes (about 3 pounds), ends trimmed and cut into quarters
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh basil and parmesan cheese, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Step: Place tomatoes, cut side up on a single layer on a large cookie sheet or two 9×13 inch baking dishes; drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, and roast at 450ºF for 30-35 minutes.
- Step: In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté 2 tablespoons of olive oil and diced onion until soft and translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Step: Add the roasted tomatoes, including the juices, peels, and seeds.
- Step: Stir in the broth, basil, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and sugar.
- Step: Blend everything using an immersion blender or a regular blender (in batches if necessary), returning the soup to the pot if using a blender.
- Step: Let the soup come to a gentle simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Step: Remove from heat, stir in the heavy cream, and garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.
Notes
Depending on the blender used, the soup may contain bits of peel or seeds; strain through a wire mesh strainer for a smoother texture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 415 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg
Keywords: roasted tomato soup, creamy tomato soup, homemade soup, comforting meals, vegetable soup