Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Name: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 pounds ripe small tomatoes ((I used Roma), halved or quartered if large); 2 medium carrots, (peeled and chopped); Extra virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Black pepper; 2 medium yellow onions, (chopped); 5 garlic cloves, (minced); 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 1 bunch (2 ounces) fresh basil leaves; 3 to 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Fresh lime juice, (for serving (optional)); Pita grilled cheese, (grilled bread, or toast, for serving (optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:55min

Roasted fresh tomatoes and carrots give this tomato basil soup concentrated flavor and a rich, rustic texture without heavy cream. Fresh basil, thyme, oregano, cumin, and sweet paprika bring bold Mediterranean flavor.

Updated at: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:53:26 GMT