Description
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines the rich sweetness of roasted tomatoes with the freshness of basil. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup is simplicity at its best—easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Enjoy it as an appetizer or main course, paired with crusty bread for a delightful meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange halved tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; drizzle with olive oil.
- Add garlic cloves and onion around the tomatoes; season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 30 minutes until tomatoes are blistered.
- Transfer roasted ingredients to a blender, add basil and vegetable stock, then blend until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a pot and simmer for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg