Description
This creamy roasted garlic tomato soup is rich, comforting, and full of deep roasted flavor. Sweet caramelized tomatoes and mellow garlic blend beautifully with cream for a smooth and velvety finish.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled
6 large tomatoes, chopped (or canned whole tomatoes)
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the garlic cloves and chopped tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and toss to coat. Roast for 20–25 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized and the garlic is fragrant.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skins into the pot. Add the roasted tomatoes along with any juices from the baking sheet.
- Stir in the dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes if using, and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth, or carefully blend in batches using a standard blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream or a plant-based alternative and vegetable broth.
Roast a red bell pepper with the tomatoes for added depth of flavor.
Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a subtle smoky touch.
For a thicker soup, simmer longer or blend in a small cooked potato.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Freeze without cream and add it when reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
