Amazing Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe (Ready in 1 Hour!)
Make the best homemade tomato soup with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil. This easy tomato soup recipe creates a creamy, comforting bowl in just one hour. Perfect with grilled cheese!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ripe tomatoes or two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 10-12 fresh basil leaves
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a large baking sheet.
- Cut tomatoes in half and place cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Peel garlic cloves and scatter around tomatoes.
- Peel and quarter the onion, adding it to the baking sheet.
- Drizzle vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes until tomatoes are charred and onions are golden.
- Let vegetables cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a large pot with all pan juices.
- Add vegetable stock and torn basil leaves to the pot.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Taste and add sugar if needed to balance acidity.
- Remove from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in heavy cream if using, return to low heat, and warm through for 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with desired garnishes and accompaniments.