Roasted Tomato Basil Soup -After a long tiring day of work, you all need the pampering, that wins your heart right on; something that nourishes your body and mind. The usual is a hot cup of tea/coffee or maybe a chilled glass of juice.

Instead, spice it up a notch higher and relish the aroma of roasted tomatoes, and savour every soup spoonful of the magical blending of what is called as the Roasted Tomato Basil Soup recipe.

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with croutans served in white soup bowl

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What is a Roasted Tomato Basil Soup?

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with fresh tomatoes that are roasted and blended with lovely spices is a burst of flavours. Roasting your tomatoes is the hallmark of this soup.

When you roast them, it renders out an intense flavour and the good news to all those garlic flavour lovers (count me in) is that your tomatoes can be accompanied with garlic for the roasting.

These humble and healthy ingredients are the ones that make the most sublime dishes.

Why do I love Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe?

My memory lane goes back to a Tuscano restaurant in Manila, where I had my first spoon of Roasted Tomato Soup. Ever since, my husband and I were regular visitors with our regular Tomato Soup order.

If you know me well, you will know that I don’t stop with just eating. The recipe that I’ve shared here is the replica of what I had experienced there.

Hope you’ll agree with me in making the best use of garden fresh tomatoes, as you recreate this soup to sate your taste buds.

This is a perfect comforting bowl when you’re feeling under the weather. Serve it on a chilly day; you’ll be glad to warm the hearts around you.

Serve this soup with a grilled cheese for the kids; it will become one of their regular orders.

How to make Tomato Soup with Basil :

Ingredients onion, beetroot, butter, cream are taken in a small glass bowl — Here are the ingredients to make tomato basil soup.

sliced tomato and garlic are in black baking tray — Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F/ 200 degrees C, To a baking tray place the sliced tomato, garlic, drizzle some olive oil, pepper powder, and salt. Toss lightly and roast for 30 minutes.

sliced onion is being cooked in sauce pan — To a saucepan, add olive oil, sliced onions. Saute till the onions turn to a light golden color.

Sliced onion and beetroot are in sauce pan

Add beetroot

sliced onion and beetroot are being cooked in white sauce pan — Saute for 5 minutes.

Roasted tomato and garlic are in black baking tray — Here are the oven-roasted tomato and garlic. I have roasted for 30 minutes.

Roasted tomato and garlic are in blender — To a blender, add oven-roasted tomato and garlic, add caramelized onion and beetroot.

Roasted tomato, beetroot and basil leaves are in blender — Add a bunch of fresh basil leaves

Tomato basil soup puree are in blender — Blend to a puree.

Tomato soup with basil are in the white sauce pan — To a saucepan, add the puree, Italian herbs, pepper powder, vegetable stock powder, basil leaves.

Tomato basil soup recipe are in white sauce pan — Add 2 to 3 cups of water.

Roasted tomato basil soup is being cooked in white sauce pan — Cover and Bring to boil.

tomato basil soup in sauce pan — Add 1 teaspoon of butter and cream and turn off the heat.

Tomato basil soup recipe is in soup bowl

Expert Tips

Always use ripe red tomatoes, to avoid the excess sourness
You can alter the texture of the soup by the way you purée the tomato mixture and by the addition of stock or cream
If using canned tomatoes, choose the ones with low sodium content

Health Benefits

Without a shadow of doubt, you all know how tomatoes are good for you. Rich in Vitamin C and being naturally sodium-free, cholesterol-free, rich in fibre and in plenty of more nutrients, cooked tomatoes yield more benefits than raw tomatoes.

Having soup before a meal may reduce calorie intake and aid in weight-loss. Soup is anytime a naturally healthy dish that preserves the nutritional value in the broth and contains a high quantity of water that will keep your skin healthy.

Note

Tomato Soup can be served cold or warm; it tastes good either way.

If you don’t prefer cream, add oat milk or chicken stock.

FAQ

What is Roasted Tomato Basil Soup best served with?

Garnished with cream or cheese and basil and is best accompanied with Bread, Baguette or a Grilled-Cheese Sandwich

What are the best tomatoes preferred?

San Marzano, Roma or Plum tomatoes

Can the tomatoes be roasted on a stove top?

Yes, you can roast the tomatoes and garlic, drizzled with oil on a saucepan, until the tomatoes become soft and sticky

Can the soup be stored?

It can be refrigerated for 4-5 days in an air-tight container

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