Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Combat the cold with the heartwarming taste and nourishing goodness of our homey Healthy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup—a comforting classic with a healthy twist that will make your taste buds tingle.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ripe tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 onion finely diced
- 2 celery sticks chopped
- 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 bunch basil
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice the tomatoes in half. Peel the garlic cloves.
- Drizzle some olive oil onto a baking tray and place the tomato halves and garlic cloves onto the tray. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a large heavy-based pot over MEDIUM heat. Drizzle in some olive oil. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Once the tomatoes and garlic are roasted, add them to the pot with the spices, water, canned tomato, and another pinch of salt and pepper. Stir. Cover. Bring the soup to a boil, then turn the heat down and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add in ¾ of the basil. Use a stick blender to attain the consistency you like. Use the rest of the basil to top the soup.
Notes
- Experiment with spices like smoked paprika, oregano, and thyme for that extra layer of flavor.
- Use a stick blender to blend the soup to your preferred consistency, whether that's chunky or smooth.
- A splash of cream, a sprinkle of fresh chopped basil, or even a few homemade croutons can take your soup from lovely to luscious—such is the power of the garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 210mgPotassium: 607mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4941IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
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