Description
Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup is a soul-soothing dish that brings warmth to chilly evenings. This velvety soup combines the rich sweetness of roasted garlic with ripe tomatoes, creating a comforting flavor profile perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a cozy meal at home or an elegant starter at dinner parties, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 whole head garlic
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- On another baking sheet, toss tomatoes and onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast alongside garlic for about 20-25 minutes until blistered.
- Cool slightly, then squeeze roasted garlic into a blender along with roasted tomatoes, onion, vegetable broth, and cream. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally until just simmering. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg