Roasted Roma Tomato Soup

Roma tomatoes, also known as Italian plum tomatoes, are known for their rich flavor and low moisture content, making them perfect for roasting and using in soups.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Roasted Roma Tomato Soup

Cooking Method: Roasting, Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Roma tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 clove Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the Roma tomatoes in half lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper.
4. Roast the tomatoes in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly charred.
5. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they are translucent.
6. Add the roasted tomatoes to the pot and stir in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes.
8. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
9. Stir in the chopped basil leaves and season with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
10. If desired, stir in the heavy cream for a creamier texture.
11. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.
12. Serve hot and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.