Description
Rich, hearty roasted garlic tomato soup delivers comfort in every spoonful, blending Mediterranean flavors with rustic charm. Silky smooth textures and deep, caramelized notes invite you to savor this soul-warming culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 3–4 pounds ripe organic tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 garlic bulbs
- 1/2 onion, chopped
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Liquids and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups organic heavy cream
- 2 cups organic vegetable stock
- 4 tablespoons organic tomato paste
Optional:
- 1 grilled cheese sandwich for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), preparing a baking sheet for roasting tomato wedges and whole garlic bulbs with a generous drizzle of olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Roast the tomatoes and garlic for 30 minutes until tomatoes develop a charred, blistered exterior and garlic becomes tender and caramelized.
- In a medium pot, sauté chopped onions in olive oil over medium heat until they turn translucent and release a fragrant aroma, approximately 2 minutes.
- Extract the roasted garlic cloves from their papery skins and transfer them to a high-powered blender alongside the roasted tomatoes, sautéed onions, tomato paste, and vegetable stock.
- Blend the mixture thoroughly until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no visible chunks.
- Return the blended soup to the pot, incorporating heavy cream and stirring in the remaining seasonings: smoked paprika, oregano, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, and thyme.
- Simmer the soup on low heat for 5-6 minutes, allowing the flavors to intertwine and develop a rich, harmonious profile.
- Serve the soup in individual bowls, garnishing with additional roasted tomato pieces and optionally pairing with a crispy grilled cheese sandwich.
Notes
- Roast tomatoes until they’re deeply caramelized and slightly charred for an intense, sweet flavor profile that elevates the entire soup’s complexity.
- Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes to maximize natural sweetness and ensure a rich, robust taste that doesn’t rely heavily on additional seasonings.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt, which maintains creaminess while reducing overall calorie content.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes, making the soup adaptable for different heat tolerances and personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 41 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg