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The Best Tomato Soup You'll Ever Have

This rich and creamy roasted tomato soup is packed with flavor from oven-roasted tomatoes, sweet onions, garlic, fresh thyme, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of cream. It's comforting, easy to make, and pairs perfectly with grilled cheese for the ultimate cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch,
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • About 5 large tomatoes Roma recommended
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 1 garlic bulb top cut off
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme or more to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 bay leaves

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic bulb, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper to a baking dish.
  3. Roast for 30 minutes until the vegetables are softened and lightly caramelized.
  4. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large pot. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves from the bulb into the pot.
  5. Add the broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sugar, and bay leaves.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
  7. Remove the bay leaves.
  8. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until creamy.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Serve warm with additional Parmesan, fresh thyme, or your favorite grilled cheese sandwich.

Notes

  • Roma tomatoes provide the best flavor and texture.
  • For a richer soup, add additional heavy cream.
  • If the tomatoes are very acidic, add a little extra sugar to balance the flavor.
  • Fresh thyme can be substituted for dried thyme.