Go Back
–+ servings
Roasted tomato soup in a white bowl garnished with sliced fresh green basil. Soup bowl in on a white plate that has a sliced of fresh white bread and fresh basil leaves.

Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup

Deb Burns
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Soup
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Immersion blender or Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 4.5 lbs tomatoes fresh, quartered
  • 1 garlic bulb
  • 4 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp pepper divided
  • 1 cup onion chopped, large
  • 1 tsp basil dried
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1.5 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup cream 1/2 & 1/2 or unflavored plant-based creamer
  • 1/2 cup basil fresh, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining with parchment paper.
  • Spread tomaotes evenly between pans. Drizzle each pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. *See note
  • Prepare garlic by slicing top off and peeling away any loose sheath. Wrap in aluminum foil with opening at top - drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and place in middle of one of the pans. *See pictures
  • Place in preheated oven for 55 minutes - 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool 5-10 minutes. Squeeze garlic head to remove roasted garlic, using caution as bulb will be HOT!
  • While tomatoes and garlic are roasting, heat remaining tablespoon of oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onions and saute 4-5 minutes or until soft and translucent.
  • Add dried herbs and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add balsamic vinegar to pot and cook about 1 minute or until vinegar is absorbed.
  • Add vegetable broth, bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add tomatoes and garlic to pot. Using an immersion blender, blend until desired texture.
  • Place back on stove over medium heat. Add cream, fresh basil, remaining salt and pepper and heat through.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*Add additional oil if needed to cover tomatoes.
Goes perfectly with Homemade Italian Bread - https://hungrydanekitchen.com/homemade-italian-bread-using-bread-machine/
 
Keyword fresh tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Soup
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!