Lunch / Global

Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup

A deeply flavoured tomato soup made from a tray of roasted vegetables and cupboard staples.

12 min prep 40 min cook 4 servings Easy
Tomato soup in a bowl with herbs

Ingredients

Metric

  • 800 g tomatoes, halved
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 whole garlic bulb
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 750 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar, optional
  • Salt and black pepper

US

  • 1.75 lb tomatoes, halved
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 1 whole garlic bulb
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar, optional
  • Salt and black pepper

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 220°C / 425°F.
  2. Toss tomatoes and onion with oil, oregano, salt, and pepper on a tray.
  3. Wrap the garlic bulb in foil and roast everything for 30 to 35 minutes.
  4. Squeeze the soft garlic cloves into a saucepan with the roasted vegetables and stock.
  5. Blend smooth, adding sugar only if the tomatoes taste sharp.
  6. Warm gently, taste for salt, and serve with toast.

Substitutions

Fresh tomatoes

2 cans whole tomatoes plus 1 tbsp tomato paste

Vegetable stock

chicken stock, water plus a pinch of salt

Oregano

thyme, basil, Italian seasoning

Storage and Reheating

  • Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat gently; add a splash of stock if it thickens.

FAQ

Do I need to peel the tomatoes?

No. A blender breaks down the skins after roasting.

Can I add cream?

Yes. Stir in a small splash after blending for a softer finish.