Description
This Roasted Tomato Soup with Herbs is a cozy, flavor-packed dish made with roasted Roma tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic herbs like thyme and basil. It’s naturally creamy, comforting, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners, healthy snacks, or light lunches. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner idea, freezer-friendly meal, or a warming bowl for cooler days, this easy recipe is a must-try. It’s vegetarian, optionally vegan, and gluten-free—perfect for nearly any dietary preference.
Ingredients
2 ½ pounds Roma tomatoes
1 large yellow onion
6 cloves garlic (in skin)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
4 sprigs fresh thyme
½ cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the Roma tomatoes in half, roughly chop the onion, and leave garlic cloves in their skins.
2. Spread tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Roast for 35–40 minutes, until tomatoes are blistered and garlic is soft.
4. Allow to cool slightly, then squeeze garlic out of skins and discard skins.
5. Transfer roasted vegetables to a large pot. Add thyme, basil, and vegetable broth.
6. Simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes to blend flavors.
7. Remove thyme sprigs and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a countertop blender.
8. Adjust seasoning to taste. Stir in cream or coconut milk if using, and heat gently before serving.
Notes
For extra smooth texture, strain the blended soup through a fine mesh sieve.
If using canned tomatoes, roast them briefly with garlic and onion to build flavor.
Add red pepper flakes or smoked paprika if you like a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting + Blending
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted tomato soup, healthy soup, easy dinner, freezer meals, vegetarian, vegan-friendly