Description
This Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is creamy, cozy, and deeply flavorful thanks to oven-roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and a touch of cream. It’s the ultimate comfort food—rich yet fresh, hearty yet simple—perfect for pairing with grilled cheese or crusty bread. This one-pot soup is freezer-friendly, making it a go-to for both busy weeknights and leisurely family dinners.
Ingredients
9 Roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise (approx. 2.9 lbs)
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 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
1 tbsp sugar
2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian)
⅔ cup heavy cream
Optional Croutons:
Bread cubes tossed with olive oil, garlic, and basil, baked until golden
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange Roma tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 1 hour until caramelized.
In a Dutch oven, melt butter and sauté onion for 5 minutes until softened.
Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in crushed San Marzano tomatoes, basil, and sugar. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
Add roasted tomatoes and chicken stock. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Blend with an immersion blender (or carefully in a regular blender) until smooth.
Stir in heavy cream and warm through. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve hot with croutons, crusty bread, or grilled cheese.
Notes
Roasting tomatoes deepens their sweetness—don’t skip this step.
For a chunkier soup, only blend half of the mixture.
Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter/dairy-free version.
Add carrots or red peppers for extra sweetness and depth.
Freezes beautifully—add cream after reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including roasting & simmering)
- Category: Soup / Comfort Food
- Method: Roasting + Simmering + Blending
- Cuisine: Italian-American