Roasted Tomato Basil Soup: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
– 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, halved
– 1 large onion, roughly chopped
– 4 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
– 1 cup fresh basil leaves
– 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
– ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
– Crème fraîche or heavy cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Roasted Tomato Basil Soup can be accomplished through a few straightforward steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prep Veggies: On a large baking sheet, arrange the halved tomatoes, chopped onion, and whole garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
3. Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the vegetables for about 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and caramelized.
4. Blend: Once roasted, remove the vegetables from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the fresh basil leaves and the broth.
5. Puree: Blend until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier soup, blend less.
6. Heat: Pour the blended mixture back into a pot over medium heat. Stir in balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes if you opt for extra flavor and heat.
7. Simmer: Let the soup simmer for about 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
8. Taste: Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
9. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls.
10. Garnish: Top each portion with a dollop of crème fraîche or a drizzle of heavy cream if desired.
Follow these steps for a satisfying bowl of Roasted Tomato Basil Soup that will delight your taste buds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 5g