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Roasted tomato soup in a pot with fresh basil

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
Cook Time 34 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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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