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Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup

A rich and silky tomato soup with the depth of roasted garlic, perfect for chilly evenings and dinner parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Garlic
  • 2 heads heads of garlic Trim the tops to expose the cloves.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For drizzling over the garlic before roasting.
For the Soup
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes Use fire-roasted tomatoes for a smokier flavor.
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth Use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or coconut milk.
  • optional Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Trim the tops off both garlic heads to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
  3. Roast in the oven for 30–35 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden.
  4. While the garlic roasts, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  5. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and starting to brown.
  6. Stir in the dried oregano and dried basil, cooking for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into the pot and stir to combine.
Cooking
  1. Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Add salt and black pepper, then bring to a boil.
  2. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes to let flavors meld.
  3. Turn off heat and use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. If using a stand blender, let the soup cool slightly and puree in batches, venting the lid.
Finishing
  1. Return soup to low heat. Stir in heavy cream and warm gently, without boiling.
  2. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

For a cozy meal, serve with grilled cheese or croutons. Soup can be made dairy-free by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk.