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Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Delicious homemade roasted tomato basil soup bursting with flavor, perfect for using up garden tomatoes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, lunch, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • large pot
  • Food processor
  • Immersion blender

Ingredients
  

For the roasted tomatoes

  • 3 pounds roma or plum tomatoes cut in half
  • 8 cloves garlic peeled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper

For the caramelized onions

  • 0.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 yellow onions thinly sliced

Additions to the soup

  • 0.5 cup packed basil leaves
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1-2 cups water or vegetarian broth depending on thickness
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste

Optional add ins

  • Light/Regular coconut milk for a creamy vegan soup
  • Whole dairy milk/heavy cream for a creamy texture
  • Parmesan cheese for a tangy flavor
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter for richer flavor

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place halved tomatoes and garlic cloves on the baking sheet and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Generously season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes.
  • While the tomatoes are roasting, you can make the caramelized onions: Add ½ tablespoon olive oil to a large pot and place over medium heat. Add the onion slices and stir to coat the onions with olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally. Check onions every 5-10 minutes until they have completely caramelized and turned golden in color. This usually takes 20 minutes.
  • Once tomatoes and garlic are done roasting, allow them to cool for 10 minutes, then add them to a food processor or high powered blender and blend until smooth. Next add basil and caramelized onions and blend again. Alternatively you can add the tomatoes to the large pot and use an immersion blender.
  • After blending, transfer back to pot, turn to medium low heat and add in oregano, vegetarian broth and salt and pepper to taste. Allow tomato soup to simmer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve.

Notes

Store any leftover tomato basil soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Can freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (based on 4)Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 21.3gProtein: 3.1gFat: 13.6gSaturated Fat: 1.7gFiber: 3.4gSugar: 8.6g
Keyword easy tomato basil soup, roasted tomato basil soup, tomato basil soup
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