Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings (1-1/2 quarts)

Updated: Oct. 27, 2023
Roasting really brings out the flavor of the tomatoes in this wonderful soup. It has a slightly chunky texture that shows it's fresh and homemade. —Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey
Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 3-1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 11 medium), halved
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 fresh basil leaves
  • Optional: Salad croutons and thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place tomatoes, onion and garlic in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender, 25-30 minutes, stirring once. Cool slightly.
  2. Working in batches, process tomato mixture and basil leaves in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan; heat through. If desired, top with croutons and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without croutons): 107 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.