Description
A delightful and flavorful roasted tomato soup, inspired by Gordon Ramsay, perfect for a light lunch or starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh tomatoes
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- Fresh herbs (like basil or thyme)
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the fresh tomatoes in half and place them on a baking sheet.
- Add whole garlic cloves and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Roast in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, until the tomatoes are charred and soft.
- Transfer the roasted tomatoes and garlic to a blender, add cream, and blend until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and heat on the stove if desired.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
Use vine-ripened tomatoes for the best flavor. For a lighter version, add vegetable stock instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soup, tomato soup, roasted tomato, vegetarian, healthy
