Roasted Tomato Soup with Cheesy Crouton Topper for Cozy Days
This comforting roasted tomato soup topped with cheesy croutons is perfect for cozy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices bread
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a pot, add vegetable broth, sugar, and basil. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Purée the soup using an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. Stir in the heavy cream.
- For the croutons, toast the bread slices and top with shredded cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with cheesy croutons.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use fresh herbs for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg