Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup Recipe
A comforting and flavorful recipe for Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup that is perfect for cozy nights. Roasting fresh tomatoes and garlic enhances their natural sweetness, creating a rich and creamy soup with a hint of basil and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Fresh Tomato Mixture:
- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes (Roma or vine-ripened), halved
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Soup Base:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free option)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast Tomatoes and Garlic: Arrange halved tomatoes on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the whole head of garlic with olive oil, wrap in foil, and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes until caramelized.
- Sauté Onion: In a large pot, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until soft.
- Blend Ingredients: Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot, add roasted tomatoes, broth, and basil. Blend until smooth.
- Finish Soup: Return the mixture to the pot, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve: Serve warm, garnished with basil and additional toppings as desired.
Notes
- You can roast additional cherry tomatoes for a crispy topping.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more broth for a thinner soup or simmering longer for a thicker soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Tomato soup, Roasted garlic, Creamy soup, Soup recipe