Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe with Parmesan Croutons
This Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe is topped iwth homemade Parmesan Croutons for an easy vegetarian recipe that's full of flavor and so good for you, too!
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 2-3 large tomatoes on the vine cut in half or quartered
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 2 small shallots skin peeled and chopped in half
- 1 bunch basil
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream option to use coconut cream
- basil and parmesan cheese shavings for garnish
Parmesan Croutons
- 2 cups french bread cut into 1-inch squares
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Peel the outer layers of the whole head of garlic. Making sure to leave the garlic cloves intact.1 whole garlic bulb
- In a large baking dish or sheet pan add tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, shallots, and half of the fresh basil. Place the head of garlic on the sheet pan.2-3 large tomatoes on the vine, 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, 2 small shallots, 1 bunch basil
- Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, black pepper
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until tomatoes burst and garlic is nice and tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Remove the garlic and put tomato mixture, and remaining fresh basil, heavy cream in the blender. Squeeze the roasted garlic into the blender and discard the outer layer.1/4 cup heavy cream
- Blend until smooth. Check for seasonings and and additional salt and pepper if needed. Heat when ready to serve.1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Parmesan Croutons
- Set air fryer to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl toss together the cubed french bread, olive oil, and parmesan cheese. Place in a single layer in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes. Stir-half way through.2 cups french bread, 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, basil and parmesan cheese shavings for garnish
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Notes
Air Fryer Option:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, and line the basket with parchment paper.
- Add the tomatoes (cut side up), onions, and garlic to the lined basket.
- Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Air fry for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are completely softened.
- Cool slightly. Then, transfer the veggies and fresh basil to a food processor.
- Add the heavy cream, and pulse on high until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the ingredients to a large pot, and use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into a large soup pot over medium heat. Add more heavy cream until your desired consistency is reached. Then, stir in grated parmesan cheese to taste.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with extra parmesan and basil for garnish, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 6mg
