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    Author: Donna | Published: Jan 17, 2021 |

    Creamy Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup

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    This is not your mama's canned tomato soup. This Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup is on a completely different level and you will never ever go back. Use the best quality vine-ripened tomatoes you can find, and heirlooms if they are available. And please please please don't cheat and use milk, the taste explosion just won't be the same without the cream.

    Creamy Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup

    Creamy Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup

    Sometimes the simplest recipes are hands down the best.

    Letting produce shine for itself, especially when it is at the peak of it's season just leads to incomparable flavors.

    This Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup is definitely one of those recipes.

    There are literally 4 ingredients in this heirloom tomato soup recipe, and you really don't need anything else.

    You will need:

    • Fresh tomatoes
    • Hot sauce
    • Cream
    • Salt and pepper

    Actually, scratch that, you will most likely need some fresh crunchy bread on the side to take the dinner (or lunch) experience to the next level.

    There is seriously nothing better than fresh bread and homemade soup. 

    Creamy Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup

    How To Make Homemade Tomato Soup

    This recipe really is so easy it will make you wonder why people bother to buy the canned stuff at all.

    Simply chop your fresh tomatoes in half.

    Don't bother with getting rid of the seeds, or blanching the tomatoes to get rid of the skin. This is a simple recipe, and we want to keep the steps needed to an absolute minimum.

    Pop the chopped tomatoes onto a baking tray and under the grill (broiler in the US) with the skin facing up.

    Grill them for 10 minutes until you get a good blister and char going on those tomato skins, really don't worry if they get a wee bit burnt.

    It all adds to the flavor.

    Flip them over and broil for another 10 minutes.

    At this point they will be pretty squishy and watery.

    Perfect.

    Add all that goodness to a large pot and heat over medium heat for about 20 minutes, until the tomatoes have broken down and have a sauce-like consistency.

    Add in some salt and pepper, perhaps a splash of hot sauce if it tickles your fancy, blend until smooth and then add back to the heat with the cream until heated through.

    That's it!

    Creamy Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup

    Can The Tomatoes Be Cooked On The BBQ/Grill?

    Wow, this gets confusing, doesn't it?

    In Australia, we call the broiler the grill, and the grill the BBQ.

    In the US you call the BBQ the grill and the grill the broiler....

    Good news?

    These tomatoes can be cooked either way.

    If you get brave you can do them outside on the grill, especially if you have a kamado joe or green egg where you can add some extra smokiness for extra amazingness!

    But for ease (and because the grill/BBQ takes forever) I just broil in the oven and the results are beyond delicious.

    You do you.

    A bowl of fresh tomatoes for Eating plant based on a budget

    Tips For Making The Best Homemade Tomato Soup

    If you can't get your hands on heirlooms, then other fresh tomatoes would work just as well, just perhaps a little less sweet.

    The best alternatives to use are any vine-ripened tomatoes that you have in season.

    Please, for the love of all that is holy use real cream.

    Don't try and sub in whole milk of half and half - the flavor just won't be there and the soup won't be anything special.

    And you WANT this soup to be something special, especially if you are showcasing some amazing heirlooms!

    Looking for more soups to use up your seasonal produce? Check these out:

    • One Pot Tortellini and Creamy Garlic Soup
    • White Bean and Sausage Soup
    • Glowing Pumpkin and Carrot Soup
    • Healthy Cauliflower Soup with Carrot Cumin and Lentils
    • Fresh Heirloom Tomato Sauce
    • Zesty Heirloom Tomato and Nectarine Salad
    • Creamy Tomato Pasta Sauce from The Cooking Collective

    Happy Eating

    xx

    Recipe

    Creamy Roasted Heirloom Tomato Soup

    Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup

    This is not your mama's canned tomato soup. This Creamy Heirloom Tomato Soup is on a completely different level and you will never ever go back. Use the best quality vine-ripened tomatoes you can find, heirlooms if they are available. And please please please don't cheat and use milk, the taste explosion just won't be the same.
    4.63 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 173 kcal

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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 5 lbs (2.5kg) tomatoes, cored
    • 1 tablespoon sea salt
    • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
    • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
    • hot sauce, to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Set the broiler (grill) to high. Pop the tomatoes on a baking try, cut side down, making sure they aren't touching each other. Pop them under the broiler (grill) for about 20 minutes, using tongs to flip them after the first ten minutes, so they get 10 minutes on each side. WATCH THEM, you want them to be charred but not completely burnt. A little bit of black is ok.
      5 lbs (2.5kg) tomatoes,
    • Once charred, transfer the broiled (grilled) tomatoes to a large saucepan. Add in the salt and pepper and a splash of hot sauce (I only add a little bit, as I am serving to kids, but do what works for your tastes).
      hot sauce,
    • Cook uncovered over a medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes have reduced to a sauce-like consistency. Don't let them burn. 
    • Using either an immersion blender or transferring to a blender, blend the mixture until smooth. Return to the saucepan and adjust salt, pepper and/or hot sauce as needed.
      1 tablespoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
    • Reduce heat, add the cream and simmer until the whole thing is heated through, about 5 mins. Serve straight away with a swirl of cream on top.
      1 ½ cups heavy cream

    Notes

    A little bit of black on the tomato skin is ok (see photos in the post for a comparison). 
    Once you have added the cream, reduce the temperature to a simmer only, any higher and the cream may burn or curdle.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 15.7gProtein: 4gFat: 11.9gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 116mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 10g
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    Comments

    1. Gwen says

      June 12, 2024 at 11:52 pm

      I used full fat coconut milk in place of the cream as I am dairy intolerant. This was a delicious soup that I will make again and again!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        June 19, 2024 at 11:29 am

        Yum! Love that it was still delicious with the substitution 🙂

        Reply
    2. Pearl says

      June 10, 2024 at 6:13 pm

      So simple but so good. I didn't have heirlooms, so I used regular vine-ripened tomatoes and it still tasted fantastic. The flavor was incredible, and the cream made it super smooth. Will definitely make this again!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        June 12, 2024 at 12:10 pm

        Yes, the heirlooms add that little bit of extra flavor, but regular old tomatoes are just as delicious!

        Reply
    3. Chelsea says

      June 09, 2024 at 1:27 pm

      Wow, this was so delicious! Loved how creamy it was and roasting the tomatoes really elevated the flavors!

      Reply
    4. Jennifer says

      May 09, 2024 at 2:37 pm

      This soup was so easy and delicious! My whole family loved it and I'll be making it again soon. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Sarah says

      April 01, 2024 at 4:33 am

      This was absolutely delicious! Simple ingredients and perfect flavor!

      Reply
    6. Sara E says

      September 02, 2020 at 7:45 am

      Looks so yum! Making it now! A lot of liquid is released when the tomatoes are roasted. Do you add in that liquid too?

      Reply
      • Donna says

        September 04, 2020 at 10:48 am

        I do, adds so much flavor!

        Reply
    7. Aubrey says

      August 13, 2019 at 2:02 am

      So you leave the skin on the tomatoes?

      Reply
      • Donna says

        August 13, 2019 at 9:23 am

        Yep leave it on, we are blending it up anyway so they will get nice and smooth along with the rest of the soup.

        Reply
    8. Carol Borchardt says

      September 26, 2017 at 7:15 am

      I love a good tomato soup! Also love that it's so simple so the tomatoes really shine!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 26, 2017 at 9:43 am

        Exactly, they don't need anything else as they taste so good when in peak season anyway 🙂

        Reply
    9. Christine - Jar Of Lemons says

      September 24, 2017 at 7:06 pm

      Such a great way to use up those end-of-summer tomatoes! And just in time for fall soups 😉 Love this recipe idea. Looks SO delicious!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 25, 2017 at 8:14 am

        My tomatoes always go crazy at the end of summer, so we are always in need to tomato heavy recipes 🙂

        Reply
    10. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says

      September 24, 2017 at 6:18 pm

      I love roasted tomatoes! And once I learned how easy it is to make them I couldn't believe I waited so long. This soup looks to die for

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 25, 2017 at 8:15 am

        Haha I know right! I am kicking myself for not realizing years ago as they make such a huge difference to the overall flavor!

        Reply
    11. Monica | Nourish & Fete says

      September 24, 2017 at 12:30 pm

      Agreed, there is just nothing more comforting than fresh crusty bread and homemade soup! This looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 25, 2017 at 8:16 am

        I know right!! Well maybe throw in a rainy night and a nice log fire 🙂

        Reply
    12. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      September 23, 2017 at 7:51 am

      this is my idea of a soup..i made some last night with gnocchi!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 23, 2017 at 8:59 am

        Ooh yum, I haven't had gnocchi in so long!! I need to rectify this 🙂

        Reply
    13. prasanna hede says

      September 23, 2017 at 3:19 am

      What a wonderful way of roasting the tomatoes and bet the taste will be amazing!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 23, 2017 at 8:59 am

        It definitely gives them a whole other depth of flavor!

        Reply
    14. Christine says

      September 23, 2017 at 12:42 am

      It's amazing how roasting tomatoes takes them to a whole new level. Love how simple and delicious this looks!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 23, 2017 at 9:00 am

        I know right! Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest differences in the kitchen.

        Reply
    15. Anne Murphy says

      September 22, 2017 at 9:11 am

      Between the sweetness of the broiled tomatoes and the rich cream carrying all that flavor, this sounds amazing! And yes, it's all about using good ingredients. Wonderful!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 23, 2017 at 9:00 am

        Thanks Anne 🙂 Good ingredients make the world of difference!!

        Reply
    16. Claire @ The Simple, Sweet Life says

      September 21, 2017 at 9:29 pm

      As much as I love tomatoes on (and in) pretty much everything, I've never been a tomato soup fan mostly because I've only ever had the canned stuff. This, on the other hand, looks AMAZING. Adding it to next week's menu now!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 23, 2017 at 9:01 am

        Oh I am totally with you on the canned tomato soup! I only ever had that growing up, and couldn't touch the stuff as I got older because bleugh! This is something completely different though, so good!

        Reply
    17. Analida Braeger says

      September 21, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      I love a good bowl of homemade tomato soup. It is some much better and cannot compare to the canned version and it so easy! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 23, 2017 at 9:02 am

        It's ridiculous how easy it is - no need for the canned stuff at all 🙂

        Reply
    18. Veena Azmanov says

      September 21, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      OH delish.. I love tomato soup..! Especially love that it is roasted tomatoes. Now that it's getting cooler here it's time to start making soup again for dinner. Saving this for later. Can't wait to try.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 23, 2017 at 9:03 am

        I know right, I am so excited that it has cooled down enough for soup again 🙂

        Reply
    19. Ashima says

      September 21, 2017 at 11:55 am

      I love soups and with winters coming soon this will be another recipe to try! 🙂 I love the fact that it is simple and with just the basic ingredients. Thanks for sharing!

      love,
      ashima

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 23, 2017 at 9:03 am

        It is so simple but so good. It's hard to believe this level of flavor comes from just a handful of ingredients! So excited for soup season too 🙂

        Reply
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