Description
Discover how to make a delicious and comforting roasted tomato soup from scratch. This easy recipe will warm you up and satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds (1.6 kg) ripe tomatoes (any small- to medium-sized tomatoes will do)
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) vegetable oil, divided
- fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
- 1 large white or yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoons (4 g) smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) loosely-packed fresh basil leaves
- optional toppings: freshly-grated vegetarian-friendly cheese, drizzle of coconut cream or vegetable oil, croutons, dairy-free sour cream or fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Cut the tomatoes into quarters (or halves if they’re small) and place them cut-side-up on a baking tray. Evenly coat with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and sprinkle with a few pinches of fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes until they soften, then move the tray to a cooling rack.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, warm the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring now and then. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for another 2 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Combine the vegetable broth, fresh basil leaves, and the roasted tomatoes along with their juices in the pot, mixing them together thoroughly.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it reaches the texture you prefer.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, add your choice of toppings, and savor it warm!
Notes
- Consider using a mix of cherry, grape, or heirloom tomatoes for enhanced flavor.
- Add coconut cream or vegetable oil for a smoother texture before blending.
- Experiment with toppings like vegetarian-friendly cheese or dairy-free sour cream for richness.
