Roasted Tomato Basil Cream Soup – A velvety, vibrant bowl bursting with deep roasted tomato flavor

🎉 Introduction

Roasted Tomato Basil Cream Soup is everything a tomato soup dreams of being — rich, velvety, slightly smoky, and deeply aromatic. Slow-roasting the tomatoes intensifies their natural sweetness while caramelizing their edges, giving the soup a fuller, richer flavor than any stovetop version. Blended with garlic, onion, fresh basil, and a swirl of cream, this cozy bowl becomes luxuriously smooth and irresistibly comforting.

Perfect with a grilled cheese, warm bread, or simply enjoyed on its own, this soup is sunshine in a bowl — warm, bright, and beautifully fresh.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Baking sheet
• Large soup pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board & knife
• Blender or immersion blender
• Wooden spoon
• Parchment paper (optional)
• Ladle

🛒 Ingredients

Roasted Tomatoes

• 2 pounds ripe tomatoes (Roma, cherry, or vine), halved or quartered
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Optional: 1–2 tablespoons tomato paste for richness

Soup Base

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon sugar (balances acidity)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Creamy Finish

• ½–1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional for silkiness)

Toppings

• Fresh basil
• Croutons
• Parmesan or mozzarella (optional)
• Drizzle of cream or olive oil

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Roast the tomatoes

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet.
Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
Roast 25–30 minutes, until caramelized and slightly charred.

Step 2: Sauté aromatics

Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook 5–6 minutes, until softened.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Step 3: Build the soup

Add roasted tomatoes (and juices from the pan) to the pot.
Stir in broth, basil leaves, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10 minutes to blend flavors.

Step 4: Blend until silky

Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree until smooth.
Blend longer for a velvety finish or leave slightly chunky for rustic texture.

Step 5: Add creamy finish

Lower heat and stir in cream and optional butter.
Simmer gently (do not boil) for 3–4 minutes.

Step 6: Serve

Ladle into bowls and top with fresh basil, croutons, cheese, or a swirl of cream.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Serves: 4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Roast Time: 25–30 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~50 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate for 4–5 days.
• Reheat gently on low so cream stays silky.
• Freezes beautifully for 3 months (freeze before adding cream and add after reheating).

🥄 Variations

• Spicy Tomato Basil Soup
  Add red pepper flakes or a diced chili when sautéing onion.
• Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
  Add 1–2 roasted red peppers before blending.
• Vegan Version
  Use coconut cream and vegetable broth.
• Herb-Forward
  Add thyme, rosemary, or parsley along with basil.
• Protein Boost
  Add cooked shredded chicken or white beans before blending.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use canned tomatoes?
   Yes — roast them briefly for a richer flavor.
2. Why add sugar?
   Just a touch balances tomato acidity.
3. Can I leave out the cream?
   Absolutely — it will be lighter but still delicious.
4. Is fresh basil necessary?
   Yes — it adds essential aroma and flavor.
5. Can I blend the soup completely smooth?
   Yes — blend longer for that café-style silky texture.
6. Can I add pasta or rice?
   Yes — stir in cooked pasta or rice after blending.
7. Can this be made dairy-free?
   Use coconut cream for richness without dairy.
8. Can I use dried basil?
   Use fresh for best flavor; dried basil doesn’t give the same brightness.
9. Why roast the tomatoes?
   It increases sweetness, richness, and depth.
10. Can I make this ahead?
    Yes — flavors get even better the next day.

🏁 Conclusion

Roasted Tomato Basil Cream Soup is a warm, velvety, flavor-packed classic that elevates simple ingredients into something special. The roasting process deepens and sweetens the tomatoes, while fresh basil and gentle creaminess create a comforting bowl perfect for any season. Pair it with crusty bread or a grilled cheese, and enjoy a meal that’s rich, vibrant, and irresistibly fresh.

Roasted Tomato Basil Cream Soup – A velvety, vibrant bowl bursting with deep roasted tomato flavor

Roasted Tomato Basil Cream Soup is everything a tomato soup dreams of being — rich, velvety, slightly smoky, and deeply aromatic. Slow-roasting the tomatoes intensifies their natural sweetness while caramelizing their edges, giving the soup a fuller, richer flavor than any stovetop version. Blended with garlic, onion, fresh basil, and a swirl of cream, this cozy bowl becomes luxuriously smooth and irresistibly comforting. Perfect with a grilled cheese, warm bread, or simply enjoyed on its own, this soup is sunshine in a bowl — warm, bright, and beautifully fresh.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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Ingredients

  

Roasted Tomatoes

• 2 pounds ripe tomatoes Roma, cherry, or vine, halved or quartered
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Optional: 1–2 tablespoons tomato paste for richness

Soup Base

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon sugar balances acidity
• Salt & pepper to taste

Creamy Finish

• ½ –1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
• 1 tablespoon butter optional for silkiness

Toppings

• Fresh basil
• Croutons
• Parmesan or mozzarella optional
• Drizzle of cream or olive oil

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Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Large soup pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board & knife
• Blender or immersion blender
• Wooden spoon
• Parchment paper (optional)
• Ladle

Method

 

Step 1: Roast the tomatoes

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
4. Roast 25–30 minutes, until caramelized and slightly charred.

Step 2: Sauté aromatics

1. Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and cook 5–6 minutes, until softened.
3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Step 3: Build the soup

1. Add roasted tomatoes (and juices from the pan) to the pot.
2. Stir in broth, basil leaves, sugar, salt, and pepper.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10 minutes to blend flavors.

Step 4: Blend until silky

1. Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree until smooth.
2. Blend longer for a velvety finish or leave slightly chunky for rustic texture.

Step 5: Add creamy finish

1. Lower heat and stir in cream and optional butter.
2. Simmer gently (do not boil) for 3–4 minutes.

Step 6: Serve

1. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh basil, croutons, cheese, or a swirl of cream.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate for 4–5 days.

Reheat gently on low so cream stays silky.

Freezes beautifully for 3 months (freeze before adding cream and add after reheating).

🥄 Variations

Spicy Tomato Basil Soup
Add red pepper flakes or a diced chili when sautéing onion.

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
Add 1–2 roasted red peppers before blending.

Vegan Version
Use coconut cream and vegetable broth.

Herb-Forward
Add thyme, rosemary, or parsley along with basil.

Protein Boost
Add cooked shredded chicken or white beans before blending.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use canned tomatoes?
Yes — roast them briefly for a richer flavor.

Why add sugar?
Just a touch balances tomato acidity.

Can I leave out the cream?
Absolutely — it will be lighter but still delicious.

Is fresh basil necessary?
Yes — it adds essential aroma and flavor.

Can I blend the soup completely smooth?
Yes — blend longer for that café-style silky texture.

Can I add pasta or rice?
Yes — stir in cooked pasta or rice after blending.

Can this be made dairy-free?
Use coconut cream for richness without dairy.

Can I use dried basil?
Use fresh for best flavor; dried basil doesn’t give the same brightness.

Why roast the tomatoes?
It increases sweetness, richness, and depth.

Can I make this ahead?
Yes — flavors get even better the next day.

🏁 Conclusion

Roasted Tomato Basil Cream Soup is a warm, velvety, flavor-packed classic that elevates simple ingredients into something special. The roasting process deepens and sweetens the tomatoes, while fresh basil and gentle creaminess create a comforting bowl perfect for any season. Pair it with crusty bread or a grilled cheese, and enjoy a meal that’s rich, vibrant, and irresistibly fresh.