Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup With Basil
Warm up with a bowl of Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup With Basil, a delicious blend of velvety tomatoes and sweet roasted garlic. This comforting dish is perfect for any occasion, from cozy dinners to binge-watching sessions. Each spoonful envelops you in rich flavors and aromatic basil, making it an unforgettable experience. Easy to prepare and paired wonderfully with crusty bread or grilled cheese, this soup will become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe plum tomatoes, diced
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- While the garlic roasts, chop the onion and dice the tomatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook until softened.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot and pour in vegetable broth. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in fresh basil just before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg