Ingredients
Vegetables
- 6 fresh tomatoes, halved
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
Liquids & Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Seasonings & Garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables, which will enhance their natural flavors.
- Prepare vegetables for roasting: Place the halved tomatoes, chopped onion, and whole garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle them evenly with the olive oil to ensure they roast beautifully.
- Roast the vegetables: Put the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast the vegetables for 20 to 25 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Blend the roasted ingredients: Transfer the roasted tomatoes, onion, and garlic into a blender, add the vegetable broth, and blend until the mixture is smooth and velvety.
- Simmer the soup: Pour the blended soup into a pot on the stovetop and simmer gently for 10 minutes to develop the flavors further and heat through.
- Add cream (optional): Stir in the heavy cream if you desire a richer, creamier soup texture, mixing thoroughly to incorporate.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy your comforting homemade tomato soup!
Notes
- Roasting the vegetables enhances the depth and sweetness of the tomato flavor for a richer soup.
- For a classic pairing, serve this tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches.
- You can omit the cream for a dairy-free version if desired.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British-Style
- Diet: Vegetarian
