Roasted Tomato Soup With Crispy Croutons (Print)

A vibrant, velvety soup featuring caramelized tomatoes and golden homemade croutons for ultimate comfort.

# Components:

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# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Arrange the halved tomatoes, onion quarters, and garlic cloves on a large baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme. Toss gently to coat.
03 - Roast for 30–35 minutes, until the tomatoes are caramelized and the onions are soft.
04 - While the vegetables roast, prepare the croutons: In a bowl, toss bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a lined baking sheet and bake (can share the oven with the tomatoes) for 10–15 minutes, stirring once, until golden and crisp. Set aside.
05 - Transfer the roasted tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a large saucepan. Add vegetable broth, tomato paste, and sugar (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
06 - Use an immersion blender (or transfer in batches to a blender) to purée the soup until smooth. For extra creaminess, stir in the heavy cream or coconut cream. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top generously with crispy croutons. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The roasting process concentrates the tomato flavor into something rich and deep, nothing like canned soup could ever achieve
  • Homemade croutons transform a simple bowl into something restaurant worthy, and they are so easy you will never go back to store bought
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  • Letting the vegetables cool slightly before blending prevents steam from building up and splashing hot soup everywhere
  • If the soup seems too thick after blending, add more broth a little at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency
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  • Pat the tomatoes dry before roasting if they seem especially juicy, this helps them caramelize instead of steam
  • If using fresh thyme, strip the leaves from the woody stems before sprinkling, the stems can be tough
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