Roasted Tomato Soup – roasted tomatoes, garlic fresh herbs and a splash of cream topped with grilled cheese croutons. Easy weeknight meal perfect for chilly nights.
I’ve been on a serious soup kick lately without regret.
This cozy homemade Roasted Tomato Soup is the latest in y arsenal.
Roasted tomato tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs and finished with a splash of cream for the ultimate decadence.
Adult Tomato Soup – but don’t skip the grilled cheese croutons – because you will regret that!
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- This homemade creamy Tomato Soup is restaurant quality but super easy to make.
- It whips up with minimal ingredients.
- Roasting tomatoes takes blah out of season tomatoes to incredibly delicious and rich in flavor.
- It’s also ideal if your garden is overflowing with garden tomatoes!
- Tomato Soup is comforting and kid-friendly all winter long.
Cream of Tomato Soup is easy to make, leaves your house smelling amazing and the grilled cheese croutons ~ well, they almost overshadow the soup itself.
WHAT’S IN ROASTED TOMATO SOUP?
- 3 pounds Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken OR vegetable stock
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
How to makE ROASTED TOMATO SOUP:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Place the tomatoes and onion on a baking sheet, tuck the garlic cloves into the tomatoes so they aren’t directly on the cookie sheet then drizzle the olive oil over the top.
Season with salt and pepper then lay the thyme sprigs over the top and roast 25 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened and are starting to caramelized on the bottom and edges.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, discard the thyme sprigs then transfer the tomatoes, veggies, juices and brown bits to a pot.
HOW TO MAKE Grilled Cheese Croutons:
Grilled cheese croutons are optional but if you like a good grilled cheese sandwich with your tomato soup, give these a try. The variety of cheese you can use is up to you.
You’ll want a good melting cheese ~ anything from classic American to Smoked Gouda or even Pepper Jack if you’re looking for a little kick.
Start with 4 slices of hearty sandwich bread. Brush the outsides of the bread with butter then add any variety of cheese you prefer inside. Add the top of the bread to form a sandwich then cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Turn and cook the opposite side then cut into squares.
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Enjoy!
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Cream of Tomato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds Roma tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream can substitute half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place the tomatoes and onion on a baking sheet, tuck the garlic cloves into the tomatoes so they aren’t directly on the cookie sheet then drizzle the olive oil over the top.
- Season with salt and pepper then lay the thyme sprigs over the top and roast
- Roast 25 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened and are starting to caramelized on the bottom and edges.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, discard the thyme sprigs then transfer the tomatoes, veggies, juices and brown bits to a pot.
- Add the butter, stock and tomato paste.
- Cook over medium heat 5 minutes then add the cream and smooth using an immersion blender. If you don't have an immersion blender, cool the soup then transfer to a standard blender.
Tammi @Momma's Meals says
Can you believe I just made my first homemade tomato soup last year for the first time? I had no idea how easy it was. I can’t wait to try yours!
Bernie says
Thanks Tammi — I hope you do! It’s super easy 🙂
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
Horray for all things fall. Yes to the boots and sweaters and goodbye bathing suits 🙂 It’s a great time of year for comfort foods and this soup and sammy combo knocks it out of the park! Yum!
Bernie says
Thank you so much!!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
This is one of Tim’s favorite cool weather foods!
Bernie says
Tim obviously has good taste in women AND soup! 🙂
Hezzi-D says
I love tomato soup…can’t wait to make it for myself!
Bernie says
Please do! It’ll warm you from the inside out on a cold day — and the bacon-tomato grilled cheese pairs well with it.
Tara says
Yum! This would be a great way to use up the last of my tomatoes from the garden.
Bernie says
Your garden tomatoes would be perfect Tara!
Liz says
Such a classic pairing! Both your amped up grilled cheese and your tomato soup look marvelous!
Bernie says
Thank you so much Liz!!
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
YOU ARE EVIL…and I am in love!
Bernie says
hahaha thanks Betsy!!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Great twist on a classic combo!
Bernie says
Thank you Cindy!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
Thank you for making me smile – loved your squirrel analogy. You settled on a fantastic fall meal.
Anywho…. I love that you roast the tomatoes first, so much flavor!
Sarah says
Tomato soup AND grilled cheese with bacon?? Heck yes!
Bernie says
Sarah — it’s a go big or go home kind of thing!! 🙂
Sue Lau says
Great soup for cool weather!
Bernie says
Thanks Sue! Here in the Midwest, we need all the warming we can get 🙂