Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
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Dive into comfort with this delicious Roasted Tomato Basil Soup recipe; it’s easy to make and perfect for sharing! Try it today!
Author: Eliana
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: Serves approximately six people. 1 x
Category: Soup
Method: Roasting/Sautéing
Cuisine: Italian
9 Roma tomatoes
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 can (28 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
1 cup fresh basil (roughly chopped)
1 tbsp sugar
2 cups chicken stock
â…” cup heavy cream
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice Roma tomatoes lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for about an hour until tender.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
Stir in minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add crushed tomatoes, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and sugar; simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
Pour in chicken stock and simmer gently for another 30 minutes.
Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender; return to the pot.
Stir in heavy cream and warm through without boiling.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg