My version of Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is rich, creamy, filling and flavor-packed. It perfectly hits the spot on a cold, snowy day. Besides being flavorful, it is kid-friendly too. This soup is kid’s approved by even the pickiest eaters. My kids love it, and I am sure it will soon become your family-favorite too.
What makes up this Roasted Tomato Basil Soup?
I have kept the recipe very simple – roasted tomato, carrots + a few basic spices. Together it creates a thick and hearty soup packed with an intense taste that matches its vibrant color too. You’ll be surprised how few basic ingredients can create the most flavorsome soup! The first step is to oven-roast tomatoes, carrots and garlic. Oven-roasting dehydrates (evaporates some of their water) the veggies and dehydration in return intensifies their taste. Roasted veggies will saturate this soup with so much flavor.
Why roast garlic?
Cloves of roasted garlic lend a nice sweet, earthy zest to this soup. It’s rich; nutty flavor takes this soup to a whole new level. So, please do not skip this part. If you prefer, you can oven-roast sliced bell pepper too. Or add extra veggies for a nutrient-rich soup.
Recipe contd…..
When the veggies are well roasted, set it aside. Saute onion with bell pepper. Cook for a while, add roasted veggies, basil leaves, vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. As my tomatoes were very sour in taste, I added zucchini to balance out the acidity and it worked wonders. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup coarsely. Adjust seasonings, top with some cashew cream and enjoy! Need something to chew? Pair it with some toasted focaccia bread for a complete meal.
Highlights!
This soup is –
loaded with fiber, essential vitamins, and minerals is gluten-free, vegan and packed with tons of delicious flavor.
If you make this soup tonight, you are inevitably going to grab a lot of eyeballs; it’s that good. The best part, this soup is very forgiving and can be easily customized to suit your taste buds.
Hope you like this simple recipe and give it a try. If you happen to make it, then drop me a line below. If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them.
