Description
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is a rich and comforting homemade recipe with roasted garlic, fresh basil, and ripe tomatoes. Perfect for cozy lunches, light dinners, or pairing with grilled cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- Roasted Tomatoes:
- 3 pounds Roma or plum tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Soup Base:
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)
- Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup coconut milk or cream
- Croutons or bread for serving
- Dollop of tahini (optional)
Instructions
- Roast Tomatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange halved tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, season, and roast 35–40 minutes.
- Blend Base: Let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender with tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and half the broth. Blend until smooth. Add more broth for desired consistency.
- Simmer: Pour into a pot. Stir in remaining broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add basil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning. Add maple syrup if acidic. Stir in coconut milk or tahini if desired.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy with bread or grilled cheese.
Notes
- Use ripe Roma or plum tomatoes for best flavor.
- Roasting the garlic brings sweetness—don’t skip this step.
- Add coconut cream or tahini for richness without dairy.
- This soup freezes well—perfect for meal prep.
- Garnish with extra basil or red pepper flakes for color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, Easy Soup Recipes, Comfort Soup, Tomato Soup Vegan, Idee Pasto Sano