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Roast Tomato Soup

Comforting Roast Tomato Soup with Garlic & Basil Bliss

This Roast Tomato Soup blends roasted tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil for a warming, vegetarian-friendly dish perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 6 cups Ripe tomatoes Canned tomatoes can be a substitute, adjust seasoning.
  • 1 large Onion Adds subtle sweetness.
  • 5 cloves Garlic Always opt for fresh garlic.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Consider avocado oil for a twist.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use kosher salt for best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Adjust to taste based on tomato sweetness.
For Texture
  • 4 cups Broth (vegetable or chicken) Substitute with water if unavailable.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Optional, can substitute with cashew or coconut cream.
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves Can substitute with dried basil (1 teaspoon).
  • 4 slices Crusty bread Variations include garlic bread or grilled cheese.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Baking Sheet
  • large saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a large baking sheet, place halved ripe tomatoes, quartered onions, and whole garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and sugar.
  3. Roast the vegetables for 30-40 minutes until tomatoes are soft and garlic is golden.
  4. Let the vegetables cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and add broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in optional heavy cream and fresh basil before serving.
  8. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and taste as you go when adjusting seasoning.

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