This Roasted Tomato Basil Soup is easy to make, and we topped it with grilled cheese croutons just for fun! A simple dinner that kids will love!
I know that I can’t be the only one that still has tomato coming out her ears. Right? I was wracking my brain about what to do with our huge colander stacked high with tomatoes, when I suddenly thought, what if I use those flavors, but make a soup to help move us into fall?
DING DING DING! Creamy tomato basil soup with mini grilled cheese croutons was born.
I love those little grilled cheese bites that act like little croutons in the soup. I’m not even kidding, it’s so delicious together.
Ingredients in Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
To make this easy fresh tomato soup recipe, you’ll need the following:
- Fresh tomatoes
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Salt and pepper
- Dark brown sugar
- Chicken broth
- PRO TIP: If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth.
- Heavy cream
- Fresh basil leaves
- Baguette
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Butter
The measurements for all the ingredients are listed in the recipe card at the end of the post. I actually love to make several batches of this recipe so I can freeze a bunch to eat throughout the whole winter. There is just nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of tomato basil soup with a little fresh parmesan cheese sprinkled on top and a grilled cheese sandwich on the side for dipping! Yes please!
What Are the Best Tomatoes for Tomato Soup?
We recommend using Roma tomatoes or vine ripened tomatoes for this creamy tomato basil soup. Avoid using beefsteak tomatoes, as we find they lack the bold flavor this soup needs. Larger tomatoes also hold a lot of water which thins out a soup.
Should the Tomatoes Be Peeled?
Peeling the tomatoes is optional but I haven’t ever felt like it was necessary. Roasting the tomatoes softens the tomato skin and blending them breaks them down until you would never know the skins were on. If you do want to peel them, the skins should slide off easily right after roasting the tomatoes.
How to Make Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Making tomato basil soup with fresh tomatoes is easier than you might think! Here’s an overview of the recipe:
- Roast tomatoes: Roast the tomatoes until soft and then let them cool a little.
- Blend: Add the tomatoes to a blender and blend until pureed.
- PRO TIP: If you have an immersion blender, you can use that instead. Move the tomatoes to a large bowl or sauce pan and blend the tomatoes there. Then they are easily measured to make sure you have enough.
- Sauté: Heat up some olive oil in a large sauce pot then add the garlic and onions and sauté until fragrant.<