Description
Experience the comforting warmth of Easy Homemade Roasted Tomato Soup, a delightful dish that highlights the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes. Perfect for chilly evenings or as an elegant starter at gatherings, this soup combines the natural sweetness of roasted tomatoes with a touch of smokiness from paprika. It’s quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings or spices. Whether served with crusty bread or paired with a classic grilled cheese sandwich, this soup is sure to impress at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg fresh Roma tomatoes, quartered
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 liter chicken or vegetable broth
- 240 ml heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- On a baking sheet, toss quartered tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Roast for 30-35 minutes until caramelized.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Add roasted tomatoes and broth to the pot; stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning; serve hot garnished with basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg