Best Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup Recipe
This Best Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup is a rich and flavorful comfort food classic made with oven-roasted tomatoes and garlic for a naturally sweet and smoky depth. Blended to silky perfection with sautéed onions, tomato paste, and vegetable broth, then finished with organic heavy cream and warming spices, this soup is perfect for a cozy meal. Serve it with a crispy grilled cheese sandwich for the ultimate comforting dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 3 to 4 lb ripe organic tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 bulbs garlic
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups organic heavy cream
- 2 cups organic vegetable broth
- 4 tbsp organic tomato paste
- 1 tsp sea salt, plus more as needed
- 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning blend
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
For Serving:
- Reserved roasted tomatoes (optional)
- Grilled cheese sandwich
Instructions
- Roast the Tomatoes and Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the tomato wedges and whole garlic bulbs with tops cut off on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Roast for 35-40 minutes until tomatoes are caramelized and garlic is soft and golden. Let cool slightly before handling.
- Sauté the Onions: Heat a medium dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add diced onions and sauté 1-2 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Remove from heat to preserve flavor.
- Blend the Soup Base: Transfer sautéed onions, roasted tomatoes, and squeeze soft garlic cloves from their skins into a high-powered blender. Add tomato paste and vegetable broth. Blend on high until completely smooth. Set aside some roasted tomatoes if you wish to use as garnish.
- Simmer the Soup: Pour blended mixture back into the dutch oven. Place over medium-high heat and stir in heavy cream, sea salt, all-purpose seasoning, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-6 minutes until thickened and flavors meld. Adjust salt to taste.
- Serve: Remove from heat and ladle soup into bowls. Top with reserved roasted tomatoes if desired. Serve hot alongside a grilled cheese sandwich for the perfect comforting meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- Roasting the tomatoes and garlic enhances their natural sweetness and adds depth of flavor to the soup.
- Sautéing the onions before blending adds a wonderful aromatic base to the soup.
- You can reserve some roasted tomatoes for garnish to add texture and visual appeal.
- Adjust seasoning toward the end of cooking to suit your taste preferences.
- Serving with a grilled cheese sandwich makes for a classic and comforting pairing.
