Cozy Tomato Soup (Print version)

Rich, creamy tomato soup with roasted vegetables and herbs for ultimate comfort.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 drizzle of cream

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place halved tomatoes, onion, garlic, and carrot on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper.
03 - Roast vegetables for 25-30 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 to meld flavors.
05 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to develop depth.
06 - Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, transfer to a countertop blender in batches.
07 - Stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning with remaining salt and pepper as needed.
08 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves and a decorative swirl of cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasting step creates depth that canned soup can never match
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
  • Perfect for those nights when you need comfort food without the fuss
02 -
  • Let the vegetables cool for just a few minutes before blending to avoid hot splatters
  • The soup thickens as it sits so add a splash more broth if reheating leftovers
  • Taste your tomatoes before roasting and add a pinch of sugar if they seem too acidic
03 -
  • Use fire roasted canned tomatoes in winter when fresh ones are disappointing
  • Coconut milk works beautifully instead of cream for a dairy free version

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