Oven-Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil for Immunity & Digestive Comfort

This nourishing Queen of Quick tomato soup blends sweet roasted tomatoes with fragrant basil for a bowl that’s as healing as it is comforting. By roasting the tomatoes first, you get deep, concentrated flavor with the added bonus of immune and digestive support. A cooling dish in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it’s perfect for easing summer heat while still being gentle on the stomach.

What I Love About This Tomato Soup

• Deep, roasted flavor: Caramelizing the tomatoes brings out natural sweetness and richness.
• Fresh and bright: Basil adds a fragrant lift that balances the hearty tomato base.
• Flexible: Enjoy hot on a cool evening or slightly chilled during warmer months.
• Make-ahead friendly: Freezes beautifully, so you can stock up for quick, nourishing meals.
• Everyday ingredients, elevated: Simple pantry staples transform into a restaurant-worthy soup.

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Nutrition Spotlight

Tomatoes and basil may be everyday ingredients, but together they’re powerful allies for your health. Western nutrition highlights their vitamin C, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds, while TCM sees them as cooling and soothing, helping the body stay balanced during warmer months.

You can learn more about Traditional Chinese Medicine Nutrition here.

Oven-Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil – Immune Support & Digestive Comfort

Sweet roasted tomatoes and fresh basil come together in this nourishing soup. A cooling, digestion-friendly recipe that’s as flavorful as it is healing.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 34 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 4 people

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Soup

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes Roma or beefsteak
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large yellow onion diced (1 1/2 cups)
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves loosely packed
• Optional: 3 large red peppers cut in quarters
• Optional garnishes: Parmesan croutons, sour cream, fresh basil

Equipment

• 1 immersion blender Can also use regular blender

Method

 

Roast tomatoes and red peppers optional (30 min)

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Quarter tomatoes and/or red peppers, arrange cut-side up on rimmed baking sheet.

   Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, season with salt and pepper.

   Roast 30 minutes until softened and caramelized.

Build soup base (10 min)

1. Heat 2 tablespoon oil in large pot. Sauté onion 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic, sauté 2 minutes until fragrant.

Combine and simmer (15 min)

1. Add broth, basil, and roasted tomatoes/peppers with all juices.

   Bring to gentle boil, reduce heat, simmer 10-15 minutes.

Finish

1. Puree with immersion blender until smooth.

   Taste and adjust seasonings.

   Serve hot with desired garnishes.

Notes

HEALTH BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Western Nutrition: Roasted tomatoes provide concentrated lycopene for heart health and cancer protection while fresh basil offers anti-inflammatory compounds. High vitamin C content supports immune function and collagen production naturally.

Chinese Medicine: Cool tomatoes generate fluids and clear heat while pungent basil moves qi and harmonizes digestion. Gentle and soothing – excellent for digestive comfort and clearing summer heat.

QUICK TIPS

Storage: Fridge 4 days, freezer 3 months | Swap: Add cream for richness, smoked paprika for depth | Make-Ahead: Roasting concentrates flavor – essential step for best results

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Queen of Quick’s tomato soup is a perfect example of everyday ingredients becoming a nourishing medicine. Roasting concentrates sweetness, while fresh basil adds brightness and digestive ease. Whether you enjoy it hot on a cool night or slightly chilled in summer, this recipe delivers comfort, balance, and wellness in every bowl.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to see it! Tag @queenofquickcooking on Instagram and share your East-meets-West creations. Don’t forget to save this recipe to Pinterest so you can come back to it anytime!

Sources:

• USDA FoodData Central – Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw
• USDA FoodData Central – Basil, fresh
• USDA FoodData Central – Onions, raw
• USDA FoodData Central – Garlic, raw
• USDA FoodData Central – Olive oil
• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health – Tomatoes & Lycopene
• National Library of Medicine – Basil and its anti-inflammatory properties
• Traditional Chinese Medicine references adapted from Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Bensky & Gamble) and East Asian dietary therapy texts.

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