Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of the best homemade tomato soup recipe, a delightful blend of garden-fresh tomatoes, roasted garlic, and aromatic basil that will elevate any meal. This creamy soup is not only a cozy dish for chilly nights but also an impressive appetizer for family gatherings. With its rich taste and velvety texture, you’ll find it far surpasses store-bought varieties. Pair it with crusty bread or a fresh salad, and enjoy a bowl of pure comfort that’s easy to prepare and customize to your liking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds fresh tomatoes (cut into 2” pieces)
- ½ onion (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (peeled)
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- Optional: ¼ to ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- On a greased baking sheet, arrange tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 30 minutes until caramelized.
- Let cool slightly, then blend roasted vegetables with fresh basil until smooth.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour for about 2 minutes until bubbly. Gradually add vegetable broth while stirring until combined.
- Stir in the blended tomato mixture and simmer. If desired, mix in heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending, Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg