Description
Nothing beats a bowl of velvety, herb-infused Roasted Tomato Soup on a chilly day. This recipe transforms simple ingredients like fresh roma tomatoes, garlic, and herbs into a deeply flavorful, comforting soup. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or as a cozy starter—this easy recipe fits into your healthy snack collection or your go-to dinner ideas. Whether you’re cooking for one or prepping a warm batch ahead, this tomato soup delivers rich, homemade flavor with every spoonful.
Ingredients
8 roma tomatoes
4 garlic cloves
1 medium yellow onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Halve roma tomatoes and place them on the baking sheet with garlic cloves (skin on) and sliced onion. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper, and roast for 30–35 minutes.
3. Remove garlic skins and transfer all roasted vegetables to a large pot. Add vegetable broth, thyme, and basil.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes, then blend with an immersion blender or in batches in a countertop blender.
5. Stir in heavy cream if using, and heat through gently.
6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with herbs or roasted tomato slices, and serve hot.
Notes
Roast the garlic in its skin to prevent it from burning and to bring out its sweetness.
For a spicy twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while simmering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: roasted tomato soup, easy soup recipe, healthy soup, vegetarian dinner