Name: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ pounds ripe tomatoes, halved; 1 medium yellow onion, quartered; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional); ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional for creaminess)

Description

This Roasted Tomato Basil Soup features ripe tomatoes, garlic, and onions oven-roasted to deepen their flavors, blended with fresh basil and vegetable broth to create a smooth, comforting soup. It’s a perfect vegetarian and gluten-free dish that’s easy to prepare and customizable with optional creaminess or spice additions.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

2 ½ pounds ripe tomatoes, halved
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
6 cloves garlic, peeled

Other Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional for creaminess)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the halved tomatoes, quartered onions, and peeled garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle them evenly with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper to enhance their natural flavors.
Roast the Vegetables: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the vegetables for 35 to 40 minutes. Roast them until the tomatoes are soft, juicy, and slightly charred, adding a rich depth of flavor to the soup. Once done, remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
Blend the Soup Base: Transfer the roasted vegetables along with their juices to a blender or food processor. Add the fresh basil leaves and blend everything together until smooth, creating a vibrant and fragrant soup base.
Simmer the Soup: Pour the blended mixture into a large pot and set over medium heat. Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning; add sugar if the soup tastes too acidic.
Add Creaminess and Final Simmer: For a creamy texture, stir in heavy cream or coconut milk at this stage. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to allow all the flavors to meld beautifully before serving warm.

Notes

For a chunkier texture, blend only half of the roasted mixture and mix it with the remaining unblended vegetables.
Use canned tomatoes if fresh tomatoes are out of season for convenience and consistent flavor.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes during simmering for a spicy kick.