Description
A comforting and flavorful Roasted Tomato Basil Soup that is simple to prepare and perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 Roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 (28 oz) can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
- 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups chicken stock
- â…” cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the ripe tomato halves on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast the tomatoes in the oven for about an hour until they are caramelized and fragrant. Once done, remove them from the oven and set aside.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and sugar to the pot, then lower the heat and allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate the roasted tomatoes and chicken stock into the pot and let everything simmer for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth; alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in small batches. Return the puréed soup to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream to create a creamy and luscious texture.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with homemade croutons or freshly chopped basil.
Notes
This soup stores beautifully in airtight containers for up to four days in the refrigerator or three months in the freezer. Reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg