Description
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is a warm, inviting dish that brings the essence of Italy right to your kitchen. Bursting with the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes and aromatic basil, this soup is perfect for cozy evenings or as an elegant starter. Its vibrant color and comforting aroma will make it a favorite among family and friends. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can enjoy a bowl of this delightful soup in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange halved tomatoes cut-side up on the baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast tomatoes for 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- In a pot over medium heat, saut? chopped onion in olive oil until soft; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add roasted tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth; simmer for 10 minutes before stirring in fresh basil leaves.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or stand blender.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional basil or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Starter
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg