Description
A warm, comforting bowl of Perfect Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is exactly what your dinner table needs. With oven-roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and just the right touch of cream, this easy dinner idea delivers rich flavor with minimal effort. It’s a healthy snack, quick lunch, or cozy option for chilly evenings — bursting with wholesome ingredients and made for meal prep. Whether you’re looking for a new twist on classic comfort food or searching for easy recipes packed with fresh flavor, this soup is the perfect solution for lunch or dinner ideas all year round.
Ingredients
3 lbs ripe Roma or plum tomatoes, halved
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tsp sugar, optional
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
3 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut milk, optional
Croutons or bread, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange halved tomatoes cut-side up, add garlic and onion. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
2. Roast for 35–40 minutes until tomatoes are slightly charred and caramelized.
3. Let roasted vegetables cool slightly. Transfer to a blender or use immersion blender in a pot to blend until smooth.
4. Pour mixture into large soup pot over medium heat. Add vegetable broth, red pepper flakes, and sugar if using. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in fresh basil and blend again for a smooth consistency. Add cream or coconut milk if using, then simmer another 5 minutes.
6. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot with croutons or bread, and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or swirl of cream.
Notes
Roast the tomatoes fully to develop their natural sweetness.
Fresh basil makes a major flavor difference — don’t swap with dried.
For added richness, stir in a pat of butter or splash of cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg