Description
A comforting and delicious homemade tomato soup made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, halved
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the halved tomatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and caramelized.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a pot, add vegetable broth and basil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream if using, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, omit the heavy cream or use coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg