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tomato basil soup

Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Tomato Basil soup is roasted tomatoes and fresh basil blended together for the most classic soup recipe ever! Velvety and light and just SO good!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • dutch oven
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs tomatoes halved
  • 1 med yellow onion rough chopped
  • 1 head garlic cloves separated and peeled
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • parmesan rind
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Toss the tomatoes, onions, and garlic with olive oil and season liberally with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
  • Roast them in a preheated 425°F oven for 40 minutes.
  • After 40 minutes, add the tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a dutch oven along with the remaining ingredients except the heavy cream.
  • Bring soup to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the parmesan rind. Using an immersion blender, blend soup to your desired consistency.
  • Stir in the heavy cream.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2296IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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