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Roasted Tomato Soup with Tomatoes in bowl with grilled cheese basil under warm natural light
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Tomatoes: Perfect Comfort Food

This roasted tomato soup combines fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs into a rich, comforting bowl of warmth. Perfect for chilly days, it’s a delicious twist on classic tomato recipes and pairs beautifully with grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1kg / 2.2lb Fresh Tomatoes
  • 240ml / 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 3-4 cloves of Garlic, skin on
  • 1 medium White Onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 1/2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large handful Fresh Basil Leaves
  • few sprigs of Fresh Thyme
  • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
  • Olive Oil, as needed
  • 4x Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Halve the fresh tomatoes and place them on a baking tray along with garlic cloves and thyme sprigs.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Roast the tomatoes and garlic for 30-35 minutes until caramelized and soft.
  5. While tomatoes roast, melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced onion until translucent.
  6. Add tomato puree to the onions and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Remove roasted garlic skins and add roasted tomatoes, garlic, and thyme to the pot.
  8. Pour in chicken stock (or vegetable stock) and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  9. Remove thyme sprigs and blend the soup with fresh basil leaves until smooth.
  10. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
  11. Serve hot with grilled cheese sandwiches if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and use vegetable stock. The recipe is great for using up extra garden tomatoes. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 1 month.