Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 50 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 1 hr 35 min
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 225
- Total Fat
- 15 g
- Saturated Fat
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 19 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 10 g
- Protein
- 6 g
- Cholesterol
- 11 mg
- Sodium
- 894 mg
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 50 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 1 hr 35 min
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 225
- Total Fat
- 15 g
- Saturated Fat
- 4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 19 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 10 g
- Protein
- 6 g
- Cholesterol
- 11 mg
- Sodium
- 894 mg
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
- In an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock. Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Pass through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade. Taste for seasonings. Serve hot or cold.
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Recipe Review Highlights
The soup is renowned for its rich, complex flavors and satisfying texture. People highlight the depth of flavor achieved by roasting the tomatoes, which creates a caramelized and burnt edge, and the use of fresh basil, thyme, and garlic for aromatic richness.
Many people use an immersion blender instead of a food mill to achieve a smooth or chunky texture as they prefer. Some have substituted fresh tomatoes with canned or roasted tomatoes, and used dried herbs when fresh were not available. Others have added milk, cream, or yogurt for a creamier result.
This soup is frequently made to utilize summer's bounty of fresh tomatoes and basil, and it's also a popular choice for winter meals. It pairs wonderfully with grilled cheese sandwiches and other hearty dishes.
