Description
A rich and creamy roasted garlic tomato soup with deep, savory flavors. Perfectly blended for a comforting meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads garlic, roasted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Roast garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice tops off garlic heads, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Sauté onion: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and dried basil. Bring to a simmer.
- Add roasted garlic: Squeeze roasted garlic cloves from skins and add to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth and creamy.
- Add cream and season: Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk. Heat through gently and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves and enjoy warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk. Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese for a classic combo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: roasted garlic tomato soup, creamy tomato soup, garlic soup