Oven Roasted Tomato Soup

Two bowls of carrot soup on a wooden table.

5 from 4 votes

Creamy, rich, and loaded with tomato flavor, this super simple soup is a classic! Roasting the tomatoes first adds so much more flavor, turning this humble soup into a masterpiece!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy soup, easy soup, tomato soup

Servings: servings

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Chef Jenn

Equipment

Blender or immersion blender

Ingredients

3 pounds tomatoes roma or plum tomatoes
2 shallots peeled and cut in half
4 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
2 tablespoons olive oil
a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
¼ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450-F.
Wash and cut the tomatoes in half and squeeze out excess seeds.
Peel and cut the shallots in half. Do the same for the garlic. Then, toss tomatoes, shallot, and garlic in olive oil. Sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper.
Lay the prepared tomatoes and shallots on a baking sheet with raised sides. Roast them for 20-30 mins at 450-F or until the shallots are lightly browned around the edges and the tomatoes are very soft.
Transfer the roasted tomatoes to a heavy-bottomed soup pot and add the broth. Bring it to a boil and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes.
Transfer the soup mixture to a blender and puree it (be careful pureeing hot liquids - keep a kitchen towel over the lid and don’t overfill the blender). Work in batches if required.
Return the pureed mixture to the soup pot and stir in the cream. Gently heat the soup, adjust the seasonings, and serve.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme to the roasting tray.
If the soup feels too thick after blending, you can always add a little more broth to adjust consistency.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a slight kick before serving.
If you're watching your calorie intake, you can replace heavy cream with half-and-half. But remember, it might slightly alter the creaminess.

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