Description
Experience the ultimate comfort with this Best Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe. Made from a delightful blend of roasted tomatoes, onions, and garlic, this creamy soup is enriched with fresh basil for a flavor that far surpasses any canned version. Perfect for cozy evenings or as a highlight at gatherings, this versatile dish can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side. Its rich taste and smooth texture make it irresistible, while the simple preparation ensures you can whip up a restaurant-quality meal in no time. Elevate your dining experience by pairing it with grilled cheese or crusty bread for the perfect bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds fresh tomatoes (cut into 2” pieces)
- ½ onion (diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- Optional: ¼ to ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and grease a large baking sheet.
- Arrange tomatoes, onion, and garlic on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Let cool slightly, then transfer vegetables to a blender with fresh basil and blend until smooth.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for about a minute.
- Gradually add vegetable broth while stirring until thickened.
- Combine blended mixture with the soup base; stir well.
- If desired, incorporate heavy cream for extra richness. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg