Best Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup Recipe
Make the ultimate creamy roasted garlic tomato soup with fresh tomatoes, roasted garlic, and cream. Cozy, simple, and ready in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 3-4 ripe organic tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 whole bulbs garlic
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ cups organic heavy cream
- 2 cups organic vegetable broth
- 4 tbsp organic tomato paste
- 1 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning blend (or Italian seasoning)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
For Serving:
- Reserved roasted tomatoes (optional garnish)
- Grilled cheese sandwich or crusty bread
Instructions
Roast Tomatoes and Garlic
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the tomato wedges and whole garlic bulbs (cut the tops off to expose the cloves) on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
- Roast for 35–40 minutes, until the tomatoes are caramelized and the garlic bulbs are soft and golden.Let them cool for a few minutes — trust me, squeezing hot garlic is a rookie mistake I’ve made more than once.
Sauté the Onions
- In a medium Dutch oven or soup pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for about 2 minutes, just until translucent and fragrant. This base layer of flavor makes all the difference.
Blend the Base
- In a high-speed blender, combine the sautéed onions, roasted tomatoes, and squeeze the softened garlic cloves out of their skins. Add tomato paste and vegetable broth.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy. (If you love texture, you can leave it slightly chunky.)
Simmer & Season
- Pour the blended mixture back into the pot. Add the heavy cream, sea salt, seasoning blend, and smoked paprika.
- Bring to a gentle boil for 1–2 minutes, then reduce to low and simmer for 5–6 minutes until thickened and silky.
- Taste and adjust salt or seasoning as needed — each batch of roasted tomatoes brings its own personality.
Serve & Garnish
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Add a drizzle of cream or a spoonful of reserved roasted tomatoes for that fancy touch.
- Serve hot alongside a buttery grilled cheese sandwich or a hunk of crusty sourdough.
How to Roast Garlic Perfectly
- To roast garlic without burning it:
- Slice the tops off bulbs to expose the cloves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil (or cover loosely).
- Roast at 400°F for 40–45 minutes.