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Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

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A silky, flavorful, and cozy soup made from caramelized roasted tomatoes and fresh basil, finished with a splash of cream for a rich yet balanced texture. Perfect comfort food for any season.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds fresh Roma tomatoes, halved
  • 6–8 whole garlic cloves with skin on
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved Roma tomatoes and whole garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes until tomatoes are soft and caramelized and garlic is tender.
  2. While tomatoes roast, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 8-10 minutes until translucent and starting to caramelize.
  3. Squeeze roasted garlic out of skins into the pot (discard skins). Add roasted tomatoes and any juices from the baking sheet. Stir to combine.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to deepen flavors.
  5. Use an immersion blender to puree soup in the pot until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, cool slightly and blend in batches in a regular blender, then return to pot.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and chopped fresh basil. Heat gently for 5 minutes until warmed through. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra basil leaf or drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd tomatoes on the baking sheet to ensure proper caramelization. Be gentle when squeezing roasted garlic to avoid bitterness. If soup is too thick after blending, add more broth to reach desired consistency. For a richer texture, swirl in crème fraîche or mascarpone before serving. Soup freezes well for up to 3 months.

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