This Roasted Tomato Soup is rich and creamy, featuring caramelized onions, roasted garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for cozy meals or as an elegant starter, it's a delicious blend of comforting flavors.
Spread the cherry tomatoes, quartered onions, and garlic cloves (with skins on) onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, add rosemary sprigs, and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Roast the vegetables for 40 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Remove from the oven and transfer the roasted vegetables, including all pan juices, to a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of their skins.
Add honey, Italian herbs, chili flakes, basil leaves, and water to the pot.
Using a hand blender, blend the ingredients until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
Serve hot, garnished with additional chili flakes, basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Replace sour cream with coconut cream or a vegan sour cream alternative for a vegan version.
Adjust thickness with more water or vegetable broth if needed, or let it simmer longer if you prefer it thicker.
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a pinch of smoked paprika for extra depth of flavor.
Stir in grated Parmesan or top with crumbled feta for a cheesy twist.