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Tomato soup in a bowl topped with cream, olive oil, and basil.
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5 from 2 votes

Creamy Roasted Garlic and Tomato Soup

A delicious blended tomato soup with fresh tomatoes and basil combined with roasted garlic, onions, and a red pepper. So fresh and warming, perfect for the end of tomato season.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 163kcal
Author: Vincent DelGiudice
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 large baking sheet
  • 1 immersion blender

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs assorted tomatoes roma, beefsteak, cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 handful basil
  • .5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375℉. Chop all tomatoes into 1-2 inch pieces. Place the tomatoes, onions, and red pepper onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Chop the bottom of the garlic head. Place the garlic in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap it in the aluminum foil and place it on the baking sheet. Roast the tomatoes for 1 hour.
  • While the tomatoes are roasting, place the pot on the stove and add the chicken broth. Warm the broth over medium heat and bring to a low simmer.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven when the tomatoes are fragrant and roasted. Add the tomatoes, pepper, and onion to the pot. Rip up the basil and add it in. Open the garlic and use the aluminum foil to squeeze the contents of the garlic head into the pot.
  • Use the immersion blender to thoroughly blend the soup together. Taste and season with more salt if necessary.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and serve with parmesan cheese and croutons for flavor. Top with extra basil for garnish.

Notes

  1. The best way to get a delicate garlic flavor is to roast the garlic slowly in olive oil. It will give the soup a subtle flavor of garlic, making this dish perfectly balanced.
  2. Fresh tomatoes are best. You can use whatever kind of tomatoes you can find but the fresher the better.
  3. Adding the basil at the end when you blend will give the soup a fresh and herb-forward flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 1083mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2911IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg