Easy Oven-Roasted Tomato Soup
This is by far my favorite tomato soup. It's rich, thick, creamy, and has a robust tomato flavor that comes from roasting the tomatoes and shallots first. Once you've tried it this way, you'll never want it any other!
Equipment
- blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
- 3 pounds tomatoes Roma or plum tomatoes
- 2 shallots peeled and cut in half
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Prepare the tomatoes by washing, halving, and squeezing out any excess seeds.
- Peel and halve the shallots and garlic cloves, then toss the tomatoes, shallots, and garlic in olive oil, adding salt and pepper generously.
- Roast the vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet for 20-30 minutes or until the shallots are golden around the edges and the tomatoes are soft.
- Place the roasted tomatoes, shallots, and garlic in a large soup pot. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes with the lid on.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and puree until smooth (cover the lid with a towel to prevent splashes). You can also use an immersion blender.
- Pour the pureed soup back into the pot, stir in the cream, heat gently, and adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Add a sprig of rosemary or thyme to the roasting tray for added depth.
- If the soup is too thick, thin it with a bit more broth after blending.
- For a hint of spice, add a dash of red pepper flakes before serving.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce calories, though it may slightly alter the creaminess.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 824mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2544IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
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