Roasted Tomatoes & Basil Soup
Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup is a comforting blend of slow-roasted tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fragrant basil, brought together into a velvety, flavourful bowl. Each spoonful carries the natural sweetness of roasted tomatoes balanced with subtle herbs, finished with a swirl of cream for richness.
- 35 min
- NOT TOO TRICKY
- 2
- GLUTEN
Estimated Nutrition per Portion
Estimated Nutrition per Portion
- 140 kcal Calories
- 3 g Protein
- 16 g Carbohydrates
- 7 g Fat
- 3,5 g Fibre
- 9 g Sugar
Ingredients
| Quantity | Prep Instructions | ||
| Imperial | Metric | ||
| Medium tomatoes | 2 each | Halved | |
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp | 5 ml | |
| Small onion | 1 each | Chopped | |
| Garlic clove | 1 each | Minced | |
| vegetable broth | 1 cup | 250 ml | |
| dried basil | 1/2 tsp | 10 ml | (or 3–4 fresh basil leaves) |
| Salt and pepper | To taste | ||
| Fresh basil | 1 tbsp | 5 ml | Chopped (for garnish) |
| Microgreens | 1/4 cup | 62,5 ml | (for garnish) |
| Whole wheat baguette | 1 each | Sliced into 2 pieces (for crostini) | |
| Garlic clove | 1 each | Cut in half (for rubbing on crostini) | |
| olive oil | 1 tsp | 20 ml | (for brushing crostini) |
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the tomato halves on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until soft.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Once the tomatoes are roasted, add them to the saucepan with the sautéed onions and garlic. Add vegetable broth and dried basil.
- Simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavours, then use an immersion blender to blend the soup smooth (or blend in batches in a regular blender).
- Toast the baguette slices with a little olive oil in the oven or on a skillet until golden. Rub each slice with the cut garlic.
- Serve soup in a bowl, garnished with fresh basil, microgreens, and alongside the garlic crostini.
