Description
Roasted garlic tomato soup brings warmth and comfort to your kitchen with rich Mediterranean flavors. Creamy tomatoes blended with caramelized garlic create a smooth, hearty bowl that satisfies your deepest comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 3–4 pounds ripe organic tomatoes
- 2 whole garlic bulbs
- 1/2 onion
Liquids and Fats:
- 1 1/2 cups organic heavy cream
- 2 cups organic vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Seasonings and Additives:
- 4 tablespoons organic tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning blend
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare roasting tray with whole garlic bulbs and fresh tomatoes, allowing them to caramelize and intensify their natural flavors for approximately 35-40 minutes.
- While vegetables roast, dice fresh onions and gently sauté in olive oil until they become translucent and soft, releasing their delicate sweetness.
- Extract roasted garlic cloves by squeezing them from their papery skins, ensuring maximum flavor extraction and creamy texture.
- Transfer roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, tomato paste, and vegetable stock into a high-powered blender, processing until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Pour blended mixture into a large pot, introducing heavy cream, carefully measured salt, aromatic seasoning blend, and vibrant paprika.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil for 1-2 minutes, then reduce heat and simmer, allowing flavors to meld and texture to thicken for 5-6 minutes.
- Garnish with reserved roasted tomato pieces for added visual appeal and textural contrast, serving alongside a crispy grilled cheese sandwich for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Roasting intensifies the natural sweetness of tomatoes and creates a deeper, more complex flavor profile.
- Squeeze roasted garlic cloves gently to release their creamy, mellow essence directly into the soup for maximum flavor impact.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes during summer for the most vibrant and rich taste, or high-quality canned tomatoes during off-season.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to maintain the soup’s luxurious texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg