Description
Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup is a comforting delight that warms the soul and tantalizes the taste buds. This velvety soup features the rich, caramelized flavor of roasted garlic harmonizing beautifully with sweet, ripe tomatoes. Each spoonful is a luxurious experience, making it an ideal choice for chilly days or casual lunches. With its easy preparation and nutritious ingredients, this dish is both satisfying and wholesome. Whether enjoyed as a starter or paired with grilled cheese, this creamy tomato bisque is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium-sized ripe tomatoes
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- Dried basil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange halved tomatoes cut side up on a baking sheet. Cut the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and roast for about 30 minutes until caramelized.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onions and carrots in olive oil until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot, add roasted tomatoes and their juices, then pour in the broth. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or traditional blender. Stir in cream (or coconut milk), basil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; heat through without boiling.
- Serve warm with fresh basil garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking/Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg