Cozy Tomato Soup (Printable Version)

Velvety tomato soup with roasted vegetables, herbs, and cream.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
03 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced

→ Oils & Fats

05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Liquids

07 - 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1 tsp dried basil
12 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh basil leaves
15 - Extra heavy cream for drizzling

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange halved tomatoes, onion, garlic, and carrot on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper.
03 - Roast vegetables for 25 to 30 minutes until tomatoes are soft and edges are caramelized.
04 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add roasted vegetables, dried basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 2 minutes.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
06 - Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
07 - Stir in heavy cream. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and a swirl of cream if desired.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • The roasting step transforms ordinary tomatoes into something deeply rich and almost meaty in flavor
  • It comes together faster than delivery but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • The cream makes it silky without feeling heavy or overwhelming
02 -
  • Blending hot soup requires caution either use an immersion blender or vent your regular blender carefully
  • The soup continues thickening as it sits so do not panic if it seems slightly thin at first
03 -
  • Fire roasted canned tomatoes work beautifully when fresh ones are not in season
  • Coconut milk creates a lovely vegan version with a subtle sweetness

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