Description
Easy Homemade Roasted Tomato Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. This delightful soup features ripe tomatoes roasted to perfection, enhancing their natural sweetness while adding a hint of smoky paprika for depth. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy dinner at home or an elegant appetizer for guests. Serve it with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich, and you have a meal that is sure to impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg fresh Roma tomatoes, quartered
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 liter chicken or vegetable broth
- Optional: 240 ml heavy cream, salt and pepper, fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- On a baking sheet, arrange the quartered tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; toss to coat.
- Roast the tomatoes for about 30 minutes or until soft and slightly charred.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Incorporate the roasted tomatoes into the pot along with the broth; bring to a simmer.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- If desired, stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg