There's no better way to use up fresh tomatoes than this creamy, flavorful Roasted Tomato Soup! Rich, creamy and comforting, this homemade tomato soup recipe is made with slow roasted tomatoes, onion, garlic, and cream for major deliciousness and the perfect velvety texture. Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese sandwiches for dunking!
10largetomatoes (about 3 pounds) ends trimmed and cut into quarters
4tablespoonsolive oildivided
1teaspoonsaltdivided
pepper to taste
1large oniondiced
4clovesgarlicminced
4cupsvegetable or chicken broth (I like to use low sodium.)
1tablespoondried basil
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
2tablespoonssugar
1cupheavy cream
Fresh basil and parmesan cheese, optional for garnish
Instructions
Take a large cookie sheet, or two 9x13 inch baking dishes and put tomatoes, cut side up on a single layer. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Roast at 450ºF for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the diced onion. Sauté, stirring often until the onion is soft and translucent. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the roasted tomatoes, including the juices, peels, and seeds.
Add the broth, basil, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and sugar.
Take an immersion blender and blend up everything inside the pot. Or use a regular blender to blend it all. This may need to be done in batches, if using a blender. If using a blender, add the soup back to the pot.
Let the soup come to a gentle simmer for about 30 minutes. Take the soup off the heat and add the heavy cream.
Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese and serve hot with a grilled cheese sandwich and a yummy green salad. Enjoy!
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Notes
Depending on what blender you use, this soup could have bits of tomato peel or seeds. If that bothers you, strain it through a wire mesh strainer.Storage: Store this creamy tomato soup in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. When you're ready to enjoy, reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.