Description
There’s nothing better than a warm, creamy bowl of tomato soup—especially when it’s homemade! Roasting the tomatoes brings out their deep, rich flavor, making this soup taste like a cozy hug. Pair it with grilled cheese or homemade croutons for the ultimate comfort meal. Perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you need a little extra warmth! ❤️
Ingredients
✔️ 9 Roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
✔️ 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
✔️ 2 tbsp unsalted butter
✔️ 1 yellow onion, diced
✔️ 4 garlic cloves, minced
✔️ 1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
✔️ 1 tsp kosher salt
✔️ ½ tsp ground black pepper
✔️ 1 (28 oz) can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
✔️ 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
✔️ 1 tbsp sugar
✔️ 2 cups chicken stock
✔️ ⅔ cup heavy cream
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Arrange tomato halves on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Roast for 1 hour.
3️⃣ In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat butter or oil over medium-high heat.
4️⃣ Sauté onion for 5 minutes, then add garlic, thyme, salt & pepper. Cook for 1 more minute.
5️⃣ Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6️⃣ Pour in chicken stock and add the roasted tomatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7️⃣ Use an immersion blender (or blend in batches) to purée the soup. Return to the pot.
8️⃣ Stir in heavy cream and mix well.
Notes
🥖 Homemade Croutons (Optional, but Highly Recommended!):
✔️ Cut small bread cubes and toss with olive oil, diced garlic, and basil.
✔️ Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes until crispy.
✔️ Sprinkle on top of your soup for a crunchy finish!
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 min
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 7g per serving
- Fat: 14g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 14g per serving
- Fiber: 3g per serving
- Protein: 3g per serving