Soup is food for the soul especially during the cold winter months. When the weather turns gray and gloomy, this tomato soup will surely cheer you up with its amazing flavors and vibrant bright colors. In fact, this soup is in the top 3 of our family’s favorite soups.

You will be amazed how easy it is to make it! It is soft and creamy, and you will not feel weighed down even after having 2 servings.

This soup is a fusion of roasted tomatoes and garlic along with caramelized onions. Roasting the tomatoes and garlic brings out their natural flavors and adding them to the sweet, caramelized onions takes it to a whole new level.

I have noticed that most recipes use broth, but I have used water and it makes the soup so much better. Using water allows the roasted vegetable flavors to shine.

If you have some leftover bread, I highly recommend making some amazing croutons using my homemade crouton recipe. It pairs so well with this soup!

Important Tips:

You can use any type of tomatoes even a combination of your favorite ones. My preference is Roma tomatoes since they roast up very quickly in the oven.
You can roast tomatoes in an oven, on a grill pan or even in an air fryer!
If you feel the soup is too sour or acidic, add more cream to balance the acidity.
Adding a tiny pinch of baking soda is a game changer! It reduces the sourness and acidity of the tomatoes without diminishing the tomato flavor.
Always make sure you are using a non-reactive pot (stainless steel or enameled metal) when cooking tomatoes.

What Can Be Served With Tomato Soup?

Grilled Cheese – tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches are the best combo!

Croutons – sprinkle crispy crunchy croutons over the soup.

Toasted bread – great for dunking into the soup.

Parmesan – add shredded parmesan while the soup is hot so it melts over the top.

How To Store Leftovers?

I doubt there will be any leftovers. But in case you do, store it in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Give this soup a try and it will most likely be making it repeatedly no matter the season.

Tomato Soup

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Course Appetizer, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

1 kg tomatoes cut in half or quarters
10-15 cloves garlic peeled
2 large onions roughly chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 cups water
1-2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Optional

2-3 tablespoons cream
Croutons
Crackers
Dried or fresh mint or basil

Instructions

Step 1: Roasting tomatoes

Put the tomatoes, onions and garlic cloves in a large bowl and drizzle olive oil on them. Mix well so that they get coated. Then proceed with any of the following methods:

1) Oven Method:

Preheat the oven at 400 F.
Place the tomatoes on a baking dish lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes. Then remove in a bowl.
On the same baking sheet, add garlic cloves and onions and bake for 8-10 minutes.

2) Air fryer Method

Place the tomatoes in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400 F for 10-15 minutes (no need to preheat). Then remove in a bowl.
Then place garlic cloves and onions and air fry for 5-8 minutes.
Remove and add it to the bowl with tomatoes.

3) Stove top Method

In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add garlic cloves and onion slices saute until they brown and caramelize. Then remove.
Then add tomatoes cut side down and leave for 3-5 minutes (or until it starts having a slight charred look) before flipping it over. Again leave for 3-5 minutes.

Step 2:

Place the roasted vegetables (tomatoes, garlic cloves and onions) in the blender along with any of its juices released during roasting. You can add a little water to help it blend.
In a large pot on medium heat, add butter and all purpose flour. Using a WHISK, mix for around 30-45 seconds (to get the flour slightly toasted and get rid of its raw smell).
Gradually add the water while whisking to prevent any lumps from forming.
Increase the heat to medium-high heat.
Add in the blended vegetables.
Add salt (1 teaspoon for now), black pepper powder, oregano, paprika powder, and sugar.
Bring to a boil and let it boil for 20-25 minutes.
Turn off the heat. Add in the baking soda and stir.
Taste and adjust the seasoning (especially the salt).
Optional step: Add cream into the soup or drizzle on top while serving.
Add mint or basil on top.
Serve with croutons or crackers.

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Important Tips:

What Can Be Served With Tomato Soup?

How To Store Leftovers?