How to Make Roasted Garden Tomato Basil Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something deeply satisfying about homemade soup, especially when it's made with fresh, in-season ingredients. And when it comes to showcasing the bountiful flavors of summer, few soups can compete with a garden tomato basil soup. This Roasted Garden Tomato Basil Soup recipe takes the classic comfort food to a whole new level, by roasting the tomatoes and vegetables to intensify their flavor before blending them into a velvety, aromatic soup.

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Ingredients

  • 8 tomatoes, cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Arrange tomatoes on a baking sheet; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add garlic and 3 sprigs chopped thyme; toss. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Bake in preheated oven until very tender and browned, about 2 hours.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and zucchini until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes, paprika, and curry powder. Season with salt and black pepper and add remaining 3 sprigs chopped thyme. Stir in roasted tomatoes along with any liquid from the baking sheet. Cook and stir for 5 more minutes; pour chicken broth into tomato mixture. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Blend with an emersion blender until desired consistency. Stir in cream and basil before serving.
  • Nutrition

    202 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 29mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 461mg