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Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

This Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is a cozy, garden-fresh favorite made with roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic, and basil for rich, comforting flavor. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, it’s the perfect recipe to enjoy during the colder months or keep on hand for quick meals and sick days. Smooth, flavorful, and family-approved, this homemade soup pairs beautifully with sandwiches, salads, and crusty bread for an easy lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Soup

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Tomatos
  • 3 pounds roma or Plum tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 head garlic, top removed
  • 2 yellow onions, quartered
  • olive oil
  • freshly ground pepper
  • kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2-3 cups chicken broth or veggie broth, depending on how thick you want the soup
Optional Add Ins
  • coconut milk for a creamy vegan soup
  • whole dairy milk/ heavy cream for a creamy texture
  • parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 1 immersion blender or regular blender
  • 1 stock pot
  • 1 roasting pan
  • aluminum foil
  • sharp knife
  • Cutting Board
  • spatula
  • ladle

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200C). Place the quartered tomatoes, and onions on a baking sheet. Drizzle tomatoes and onions with olive oil. Generously season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Cut top off of a head of garlic and place it on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle the top of the garlic with olive oil and wrap it up tight and place on baking sheet. Roast for 40-45 minutes.
  2. Once the tomatoes, onions, and garlic are done roasting, allow them to cool for 10 minutes, then add them to a stock pot on the stove and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Next add the basil and blend again.
  3. After blending, turn stove on to medium heat and add in oregano, broth and salt and pepper to taste. From there you can add in any additional add-ins if desired (listed in the ingredients). Allow soup to simmer for 10 minutes before serving.