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Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Creamy roasted tomato basil soup recipe in a rustic kitchen setting.
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This classic soup celebrates the deep, sweet flavor of tomatoes intensified through roasting. Blended with fresh basil and cream, it's a velvety, comforting bowl of summer that's simple to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds Roma or plum tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut into large chunks
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • A few sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, arrange tomatoes (cut-side up), onion chunks, and the whole head of garlic (cut-side down). Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss tomatoes and onion to coat.
  3. Roast for 30-40 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and soft and onions are caramelized at the edges.
  4. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves from their skins into a large pot or Dutch oven. Add all roasted tomatoes, onions, and pan juices.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme sprigs. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat. Discard thyme sprigs. Add fresh basil leaves.
  7. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup in the pot until completely smooth. (If using a countertop blender, blend in batches with the vent open, covered with a towel.)
  8. Return soup to low heat if using a blender. Stir in heavy cream until incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Warm through for a few minutes, then serve.

Notes

Do not crowd the roasting pan; use two sheets if needed for proper caramelization. For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk. The soup freezes well for up to 3 months; freeze before adding cream for best results.

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