Description
This Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for chilly nights. Roasting the tomatoes and garlic enhances their natural sweetness, while the creamy texture from heavy cream makes this soup rich and satisfying. Garnished with fresh basil, it’s an ideal warm meal to cozy up with.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 head of garlic, roasted
- 1 onion, diced
Liquids & Fats
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings & Garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare tomatoes and garlic: Place the chopped tomatoes and whole head of garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper evenly.
- Roast: Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the tomatoes soften and garlic becomes fragrant and tender.
- Sauté onion: Meanwhile, heat a pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until it becomes translucent and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
- Add roasted veggies: Add the roasted tomatoes and garlic (squeezed out from its skins) to the pot with the onions.
- Simmer with broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Puree the soup: Using an immersion blender or a regular blender in batches, puree the soup until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Finish with cream: Stir in the heavy cream thoroughly to enrich the soup’s texture and flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves for a touch of color and herbal freshness.
Notes
- Roasting the garlic softens its sharpness and adds a subtle sweetness to the soup.
- You can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while simmering.
- Use fresh ripe tomatoes in season for the best flavor, or substitute with canned whole tomatoes if out of season.
