Heavenly Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup for Cozy Nights
This Comforting Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup warms the soul with its creamy texture and vibrant flavors.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- pot
- Immersion Blender
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 6 medium tomatoes sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
- to taste salt adjust to taste
- to taste pepper freshly cracked
- 1 head garlic top cut off
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth homemade recommended
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk for creaminess
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the halved tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the top off the head of garlic and drizzle with another tablespoon of olive oil, wrap in foil.
- Roast the tomatoes and garlic in the oven for 30-35 minutes until caramelized.
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes.
- Once the onions are softened, add the roasted garlic, caramelized tomatoes, broth, and basil, stirring.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return the blended soup to the pot and gently stir in the cream or coconut milk, simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Choose ripe tomatoes for the best flavor and do not rush the roasting process to enhance sweetness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg
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