Description
A comforting and flavorful Tomato Basil Soup recipe that is perfect for any time of the year. This soup is made with roasted roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and other aromatic ingredients, creating a rich and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Tomatoes:
- 2½ pounds roma tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Soup Base:
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped carrots
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 loosely packed cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Roast the Tomatoes: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, roast for 1 hour.
- Prepare the Soup Base: In a pot, sauté onions, carrots, and garlic. Add tomatoes, broth, vinegar, thyme, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the Soup: Cool slightly, blend the soup in batches until smooth. Add basil and pulse.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning, ladle into bowls, garnish with basil.
Notes
- You can add a dollop of cream or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for extra richness.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
