Description
This Smoky Roasted Tomato Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any time of year. The smoky roasted tomatoes add depth to the soup, while the touch of cream and fresh basil elevate the flavors. Pair it with a grilled cheese for the ultimate cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Smoky roasted tomatoes:
- 1.5kg/ 3 lb tomatoes , halved, cut a 'V' out of the top to remove the core
- 5 garlic cloves , NOT peeled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika , optional
- 1 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves , finely minced
- 1 onion , diced
- 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable stock/broth , low sodium
- 1/2 tsp+ white sugar , only if needed
- 1/2 cup cream , optional, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves , NOT CRITICAL
For serving (pictured):
- Grilled cheese!
Instructions
- Roast tomatoes: Preheat the oven. Toss tomatoes and garlic with oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast until charred.
- Soup: Sauté garlic and onion. Add roasted tomatoes, stock, and simmer. Blend until smooth. Stir in cream. Serve with basil and grilled cheese.
Notes
- Tomatoes – Use regular red tomatoes, not cherry tomatoes.
- Smoked paprika – Optional for a smoky flavor.
- Sugar – Add if tomatoes are underripe and sour.
- Cream – Adds a nice mouthfeel, butter can be substituted.
- Basil – Optional, adds freshness to the soup.
- Storage – Fridge for 4 days, freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
