Description
Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish made from oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, and onions blended into a velvety soup. With its caramelized sweetness, bright acidity, and rich texture, this homemade tomato soup is perfect for cozy dinners, light lunches, or meal prep. Serve it hot with crusty bread or chilled for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or a handful of fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- Optional: 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk for creaminess
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast Vegetables: Spread cherry tomatoes, onions, and garlic on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, sugar, and thyme. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake: Roast for 25–30 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and caramelized.
- Blend: Transfer the roasted mixture to a blender. Add vegetable broth and basil, then blend until smooth.
- Simmer: Pour into a large pot and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Optional – Make Creamy: Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk for a velvety finish.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with olive oil, fresh basil, or Parmesan cheese. Serve hot with grilled cheese or crusty bread.
Notes
- Vegan Option: Use coconut milk or cashew cream instead of dairy.
- Make Ahead: Roast the tomatoes ahead of time and store in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze soup in portions up to 3 months; reheat gently and add broth if thickened.
- Serving Ideas: Pairs beautifully with grilled cheese, avocado toast, or focaccia.
- Flavor Tip: Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or roasted red pepper for depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup, Lunch, Dinner, Vegan Options
- Method: Roasted, Blended
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup, Cherry Tomato Soup, Fresh Tomato Recipes, Homemade Tomato Soup, Creamy Tomato Soup, Easy Tomato Soup, Vegan Tomato Soup, Roasted Tomato Recipes, Cherry Tomato Sauce, Fall Comfort Food