Description
Creamy roasted garlic tomato soup is a comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of roasted garlic and ripe tomatoes into a velvety bowl of goodness. Perfect for chilly evenings or rainy days, this soup not only warms your body but also your soul. With its vibrant color and delightful aroma, it’s an inviting meal that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches. Easy to make, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 head garlic
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (or dried basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes along with salt and pepper; cook until softened.
- Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the pot and add vegetable broth. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return to low heat, stir in heavy cream and fresh basil. Adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg