Roasted Tomato Soup with Crispy Gruyère Toasts
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Roasted Tomato Soup with Crispy Gruyère Toasts. This dish combines the rich sweetness of roasted tomatoes and aromatic garlic, creating a creamy soup that envelops you in warmth. Served alongside crispy, cheesy toasts, it’s perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare with fresh ingredients, this soup is not just a meal but a delightful experience that brings family and friends together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 roma tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (whole)
- 1 medium yellow onion (roughly chopped)
- 1 head of garlic (halved)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 5 large basil leaves
- Bagette slices
- Shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In an oven-safe dish, toss the roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, onion, and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- For the toasts: Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, top with Gruyère cheese, season with salt and pepper. Bake until cheese melts and crisps up (about 15 minutes).
- Blend the roasted vegetables with vegetable broth and basil until smooth. Stir in heavy cream.
- Serve hot topped with crispy toasts and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup soup + 2 toast pieces (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg