Description
Silky roasted garlic tomato soup elevates comfort cuisine with Mediterranean charm. Aromatic herbs and rich, velvety textures invite you to savor each spoonful of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) fresh tomatoes (Roma or vine-ripened), halved
- 1 head of garlic, whole
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) vegetable or chicken broth
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup (4 grams) fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Fats and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free option)
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by positioning oven rack to middle position and heating to 400°F, creating a foundation for roasting vegetables.
- Arrange tomato halves on parchment-lined baking sheet, coating with olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors.
- Prepare garlic head by slicing off the top, drizzling with olive oil, and enveloping completely in aluminum foil to protect during roasting.
- Roast tomatoes and garlic simultaneously for 30-35 minutes, allowing tomatoes to caramelize and garlic to soften, developing deep, rich flavors.
- While vegetables roast, warm olive oil in large pot over medium heat and sauté chopped onions until translucent and fragrant.
- Extract roasted garlic cloves from their papery skins, adding them directly into the pot with tender, caramelized tomatoes.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot, incorporating fresh basil and creating a foundational soup liquid.
- Utilize immersion blender to transform mixture into silky, smooth consistency, ensuring no large vegetable chunks remain.
- Introduce heavy cream, stirring gently and allowing soup to simmer for 5-10 minutes to marry flavors and achieve desired temperature.
- Finalize by garnishing with fresh basil leaves, optional cream drizzle, or crispy roasted cherry tomatoes for textural contrast.
Notes
- Roast tomatoes and garlic at high temperature to develop deep, rich caramelized flavors that transform the soup’s taste profile.
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for maximum sweetness and vibrant color, ensuring the most flavorful and authentic soup experience.
- Customize the soup’s consistency by adjusting broth quantity – add more for a thinner soup or reduce for a thicker, more concentrated texture.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream, maintaining the soup’s luxurious creamy texture while accommodating different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg