Name: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg Roma tomatoes (halved); 6 cloves garlic (whole); 1 large onion (quartered); 3 tbsp olive oil; 500 ml vegetable broth; 1 large bunch fresh basil; 60 ml heavy cream (optional)

Roasted, velvety, and the ultimate comfort. Forget canned tomato soup — roasting the tomatoes first gives this soup an incredible depth of flavor that's truly next level.

Way Better Than the Can I have nothing against canned tomato soup. But this? This is on a completely different level. Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their sweetness and adds these beautiful caramelized notes that you just can't get any other way. How to Make It Arrange halved tomatoes, garlic cloves, and onion quarters on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Roast at 200°C/400°F for 30 minutes until charred and bubbling. Transfer everything to a pot, add