Description
A creamy, comforting delight featuring the rich flavors of sweet roasted tomatoes and fragrant basil. Perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 Roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 (28 oz.) can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed
- 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the ripe tomato halves on a baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil, sprinkling salt and pepper.
- Roast the tomatoes in the oven for about 60 minutes until caramelized and fragrant. Set aside.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and sugar to the pot. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate the roasted tomatoes and chicken stock, letting the mixture simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer it to a blender in batches. Return the soup to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream to make the soup creamy and luscious.
- For croutons, cut bread into cubes, add olive oil, garlic, and basil, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 7 minutes until crispy.
- Serve the soup hot, sprinkled with croutons on top.
Notes
This soup is perfect for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg