45-Minute Roasted Tomato Basil Soup – Heavenly Comfort
A rich and flavorful roasted tomato basil soup with a smooth texture and fresh herb aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Roast for 30-35 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and slightly charred.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender. Add fresh basil and vegetable broth, then blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a pot and heat on low for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil leaves.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- For a creamier texture, blend longer or add more heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg