Description
This roasted tomato basil soup is a delicious and comforting dish, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb Roma tomatoes
- 1 small onion, cut into ½ inch chunks
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Halve tomatoes and place cut side up with the onion and garlic on a lightly greased rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir to coat well.
- Roast for 40-50 minutes, just until starting to brown.
- Scrape everything into the blender (if you prefer, you can pull the peel off the tomatoes first) and add the basil, tomato paste, and sugar. Puree until completely smooth and adjust seasonings to taste.
- OPTIONAL: you can add cream and/or Parmesan for a richer, creamier flavor.
Notes
- This soup can be served with crusty bread for dipping.
- For a spicier version, consider adding red pepper flakes during roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg