Description
Warm your soul with this rich, creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, made with oven-charred Roma tomatoes, fresh garlic, basil, and a touch of cream. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, a cozy dinner, or freezer-friendly meal prep. This easy recipe is loaded with healthy vegetables and fits into many dietary needs including gluten-free and vegetarian with simple swaps. Whether you’re craving a healthy snack, looking for easy dinner ideas, or need a comforting soup for cold nights, this is your go-to. Great for busy weeknights, meal plans, or casual hosting. A must-have in your collection of comforting and easy recipes.
Ingredients
2 pounds Roma tomatoes
1 large yellow onion
5 cloves garlic (unpeeled)
2 medium carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Halve the tomatoes, chop carrots, quarter the onion, and place on a baking sheet with garlic.
2. Drizzle vegetables with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 35–40 minutes, until slightly charred.
3. Remove garlic skins, then transfer all vegetables to a blender or pot. Add some broth and blend until smooth.
4. Pour mixture into a pot, add remaining broth and basil. Simmer for 15 minutes over medium heat.
5. Stir in heavy cream if using. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, skip the cream or use a plant-based alternative like coconut cream.
You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or top with croutons for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: roasted tomato soup, easy dinner, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, quick comfort food