Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of the Best Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe, a delightful blend of roasted tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil. This creamy soup is not only easy to prepare but also packs a nutritious punch, making it a perfect starter or main course. Serve it alongside a classic grilled cheese sandwich for an unbeatable pairing. With its rich texture and irresistible flavor, this recipe will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds fresh tomatoes (cut into 2” pieces)
- ½ onion (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (peeled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- Optional: ¼ to ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- On a large baking sheet, combine chopped tomatoes, diced onions, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
- Roast for about 30 minutes until tomatoes are blistered.
- Let cool slightly, then transfer roasted vegetables to a blender along with basil; blend until smooth.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour for one minute, then gradually add vegetable broth while stirring.
- Stir in the blended tomato mixture and simmer for about 10 minutes. If desired, add heavy cream for extra richness.
- Serve hot in bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting & Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg