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Easy Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup made with fresh garden tomatoes, onion, and garlic. A cozy, comforting soup perfect for summer harvest or chilly fall nights. Pin this recipe for delicious homemade soup to warm up with!

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup (Fresh Tomato Bisque)

This Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup is made with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and basil roasted until sweet and flavorful, then blended with cream into a rich, velvety soup that's perfect for tomato season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3½ lbs tomatoes ripe
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 bulb of garlic
  • basil 1/2 cup fresh or 2 tbsp dried
  • 1½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prep the vegetables
    Preheat your oven to 425°F.
    Core the tomatoes and cut them into large wedges. Peel and quarter the onion, then peel the garlic cloves. Arrange the tomatoes, onions, garlic, and fresh basil on a large baking sheet. Drizzle everything with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Roast until caramelized
    Roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened, the onions are tender, and the edges are beginning to caramelize. The basil will become fragrant as it roasts, adding another layer of flavor to the soup.
  3. Step 3: Build the soup
    Transfer the roasted vegetables, basil, and all of the juices from the baking sheet to a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Add the chicken broth and bring the soup to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Blend until smooth
    Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth. If using a countertop blender, work in batches and be careful when blending hot liquids.
  5. Step 5: Finish with cream
    Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. If you're using Parmesan cheese, stir it in now until melted and smooth.
    Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper if needed before serving.
  6. Step 6: Serve and enjoy
    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil, freshly grated Parmesan, homemade croutons, or a drizzle of cream if desired.
    Serve warm with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich.

Notes

  • Use the ripest tomatoes you can find for the best flavor.
  • Don't skip the roasting step. It's what gives this soup its rich, deep flavor.
  • Blend until completely smooth for the creamiest texture.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
  • The soup thickens slightly as it cools.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.