Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
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Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
This Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup is a cozy twist on a classic, perfect for chilly days. Loaded with herb-roasted tomatoes, mellow roasted garlic, and a blend of fresh herbs and seasonings, it’s pure comfort in a bowl. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect on its own or paired with a gooey grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort meal. Vegan Option.
I don’t know about y'all, but my idea of the perfect cozy fall meal is a steaming bowl of Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup with a side of my favorite Cheesy Kale Garlic Bread. This soup is ultra-rich with jammy, herb-roasted tomatoes and has that dreamy, velvety texture that’s just right for chilly days.
Plus, there is a vegan option, so everyone can enjoy it. It's kid-friendly, family-friendly, and perfect for lunch or dinner—and it freezes beautifully for those make-ahead meals! If you’re as obsessed with tomatoes as I am, you’ll want to check out my Tomato Bacon Bisque with Grilled Cheese Croutons, Easy Herb Tomato Salad, Easy Classic Bruschetta, and Herbed Butter Tomato Pizza next. They’re perfect for using up any leftover tomatoes, and I’m sure you’ll love them just as much as I do!
Jump to:
- Why You Will LOVE This Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
- How To Make Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
- Ingredients for Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
- Why Roast The Tomatoes?
- Best Ways To Serve This Creamy Tomato Soup
- Can I Make Vegan Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup?
- Tips For The Best Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
- Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup Q + A's
- Comforting Tomato Recipes To Try Next
- MADE OUR RECIPE(S)?
- Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
Why You Will LOVE This Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
First and foremost, the flavors in this simple and creamy garlic tomato soup is enough to convince anyone, however, here are a few more reasons why you’ll love this soup for dinner:
- It’s absolutely delicious—creamy + velvety.
- The roasted tomatoes make it extra delicious.
- Kid-friendly + family-approved.
- Simple yet feels gourmet.
- Great for lunch or dinner.
How To Make Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
To make this creamy tomato soup, you'll start by roasting up those tomatoes and garlic bulbs. Doing so enriches the flavors greatly. Also, this enhances the rich, caramel flavors in the soup. The key for this recipe is to start with great-quality tomatoes. Choose a mix of large and cherries, and several different colors if you can find them. Then you'll blend the base ingredients together, simmer over the stovetop, and wallah!
Serve with a side of grilled cheese or homemade croutons sprinkled on top. SO good!
Ingredients for Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
Here's what you need to make this creamy garlic tomato soup at home:
ROASTED HERB TOMATOES + GARLIC:
- Tomatoes. You'll need about 3-4 lbs. of tomatoes for nice color and taste. Again, choose a mix of large and cherries.
- Garlic. You'll need about 2 garlic bulbs.
SOUP:
- Onion. Substitute with yellow, white or red works.
- Extra virgin olive oil. Feel free to use your favorite high-quality EVOO. My fave tried and trusted brand is California Olive Ranch.
- Heavy cream. I recommend organic–always! Of course, for a vegan option, just use full-fat coconut cream/milk.
- Vegetable stock. Use store-bought low-sodium broth or make your own!
- Red tomato paste. This is my secret flavor-enhancer and the thing that gives this dish some color.
- Herbs + Seasonings – A great addition of flavor. Adds such savoriness from the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, parsley, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, thyme, etc.
OPTIONAL:
- Grilled cheese sandwich. You can use it for dipping or cutting into croutons! See my air fryer grilled cheese recipe!
SHOP MY FAVORITE TOOLS FOR COOKING, ESPECIALLY FOR THIS SOUP!
Here, I’ve curated a list of cooking + baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baked goods or cooked meals, especially with this Tomato Soup. Everything from my fave baking sheet, liners, immersion hand-blender, mixing bowls, and more. SEE THEM HERE!
Why Roast The Tomatoes?
Roasting the tomatoes in a hot oven until they blister and caramelize enhances their natural sweetness, much like caramelized onions. The heat draws out their sugars and intensifies their flavor, especially when tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper beforehand.
While you want them to develop a bit of char for extra sweetness, it’s important to keep some structural integrity, so remove them from the oven just as they start to blister and blacken. This charred flavor truly elevates the taste of the soup.
Best Ways To Serve This Creamy Tomato Soup
I like to add some extra texture to creamy soups like this one. Most people might enjoy this tomato soup with a side of grilled cheese or bread, which is totally fine. But I wanted to share a few more ideas in case you make this soup more than once and want to switch things up!
- Roasted broccolini
- Crispy bacon (if you're not plant-based, of course)
- Garlic bread, my favorites are Texas Toast Garlic Bread, Cheesy Pesto Garlic Bread and Roasted Garlic Bread
- Melted cheese (vegan or regular if you're not vegan!)
- Homemade croutons
- Crispy sage leaves
- Roasted chickpeas
Can I Make Vegan Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup?
Absolutely! To make this soup vegan, simply substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream/milk. I love using canned coconut cream from Thai Kitchen, however, you can always use canned coconut milk as well and refrigerate it overnight to thicken and create more creaminess. Also, use dairy-free cheese for your grilled cheese, if serving together.
Tips For The Best Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor—heirloom or vine-ripened tomatoes are ideal.
- Roast at high heat (around 400°F) to achieve a caramelized, sweet flavor.
- Don’t skip the garlic; roasting it adds a rich, sweet depth to the soup.
- Blend thoroughly for a smooth, creamy texture, using an immersion or high-speed blender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking, adding salt, pepper, or fresh herbs as needed.
Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup Q + A's
Leftovers can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, for optimal freshness.
Yes! You can also be frozen for 4-6 months. To defrost, simply place soup in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature before re-heating on the stove top to serve.
For a kick, add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or diced jalapeños during cooking.
Definitely! Fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme can enhance the flavor. Use about three times the amount of fresh herbs as dried.
Using an immersion blender is ideal for a smooth texture, but you can also transfer the soup in batches to a traditional blender. Just be cautious with hot liquids!
Comforting Tomato Recipes To Try Next
My Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup is a smash hit, so if you like this one, you will love these recipes!
- Herbed Butter Tomato Pizza
- Creamy Jumbo Shell Garlic Tomato Pasta
- Everything Chicken Tomato Grilled Cheese
- Spicy Vodka Rigatoni Pasta Bake
- Delicious Vegan Lasagna Soup
- The Best Vegan Meat Sauce + Gnocchi
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Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Soup
Ingredients
ROASTED HERB TOMATOES + GARLIC:
- 3-4 lbs. ripe organic tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 garlic bulbs
SOUP:
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups organic heavy cream
- 2 cups organic vegetable stock
- 4 Tbsps tomato paste, organic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (Plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
OPTIONAL:
- Grilled cheese sandwich
Instructions
TO ROAST TOMATOES + GARLIC:
- To roast the tomatoes and garlic bulb, see my Herb Roasted Tomatoes recipe.
BLEND EVERYTHING TOGETHER:
- In a medium-sized dutch oven pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent + fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the sautéed onions in a high-powered blender along with the roasted tomatoes, garlic (once the insides are squeezed from the bulb), tomato paste, and vegetable stock. Blend on high-speed until everything is fully broken down and smooth. NOTE: Save a bit of roasted tomatoes as garnish, if desired.
TO MAKE THE SOUP:
- In the same medium-sized dutch oven pot over medium-high heat, add the blended tomato mixture along with the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, and thyme, stirring everything together until combined.
- Let everything boil for 1-2 minutes and then reduce heat to low to allow a simmer for another 5-6 minutes.
- At this point, the soup should be thickened as it continues to simmer.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately into prepared bowl(s), top with roasted tomatoes, and a side of grilled cheese, if desired.
- Bon Appetit!
Tips & Tricks
- STORAGE: Leftovers can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, for optimal freshness. Can also be frozen for 4-6 months. To defrost, simply place soup in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature before re-heating on the stove top to serve.
- VEGAN OPTION: To make this soup vegan, simply substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream/milk. I love using canned coconut cream from Thai Kitchen, however, you can always use canned coconut milk as well and refrigerate it overnight to thicken and create more creaminess. Also, use dairy-free cheese for your grilled cheese, if serving together.
- HERB ROASTED TOMATOES: Follow this Herb Roasted Tomato recipe for full instructions.
- EQUIPMENT: Here, I’ve curated a list of cooking + baking essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baked goods or cooked meals, especially with this Tomato Soup. Everything from my fave baking sheet, liners, immersion hand-blender, mixing bowls, and more. SEE THEM HERE!
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I made this with no substitutions, and it was delicious. As someone who doesn’t normally make soups, and is therefore slower than the average, more seasoned, cook, I absolutely hated that half of the instructions were on another page. Will use recipe again after copy/pasting it all to one document for my recipe binder.
Hi Amanda! I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed this soup and found the steps to be feasible! I'm so sorry for the trouble with other ingredients being on other pages. Usually, this happens because individual ingredients/parts are often searched for by my readers which makes it easier to have them separately. Thanks so much again for giving this recipe a try! 🙂
This recipe was absolutely delicious! First time ever having and making tomato soup, and all I have to say is wow. Love all the seasoning and depth of flavor!
Hi Syderena! Wow! I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed this soup! It's truly one of my faves! Thanks so much for giving it a try! 🙂
it looking so delicious, I,ll try soon.
Wow! What an incredible soup! I made one small adjustment - I ended up only using one garlic bulb rather than two and it turned out perfectly for me.
Hi Julia! I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed this soup! Thanks so much for giving it a try! 🙂
Excellent recipe! The seasoning was spot on and roasting the tomatoes and garlic added such depth to the flavors. This will be add to the rotation for my family. Great job.
Hi Chenoa! Wow---I'm so happy that you enjoyed this soup recipe with your family! Thanks so much for choosing to give it a try! 🙂
this was so so good!! 10/10. i used fresh basil, but it turned out amazing!
Hey Hannah! Yes----I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed this soup! Thanks so much for giving it a try! 🙂
Hi Shanika — I might've missed something, because I'm a little confused about the types and quantity of tomatoes. Under "ingredients," it calls for 3-4 pounds ripe organic tomatoes, and earlier in the text you mention that you prefer a mix of large and cherry types, in a variety of colors. Then, in the recipe we're instructed to see your recipe for roasted tomatoes, but that recipe calls for 2 pounds of smaller tomatoes. Thanks for clearing this up for me! John D
Hi John, Thanks so much for asking for clarity---my apologies for any confusion! The recipe for my roasted tomatoes does ask for 2 lbs. however, if using it for this soup recipe, you can just double the amount of ingredients to meet the 3-4 lb. requirement. Also, I do like to mix together tomatoes and you can either use smaller or larger or both for this soup if you'd like. My Herb Roasted Tomatoes recipe is a general one that can be used for anything---therefore, you don't have to worry so much about the sizes or types used, as long as they are the right amount of pounds in total for the recipe. I hope that this makes sense! 🙂
Do you add the spices to both the tomatoes and the soup?
Hi Danika! Yes, I like to season my foods in layers, however, I always recommend adjusting the seasonings based on your preference---therefore, you can do one or the other if desired!
Loved this recipe! So delicious. Used coconut milk and made a souther grilled cheese with vegan cheese. My man loved it tooo.
Hi Breanna! WOW! I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed this! Definitely a great combo + such a staple in our house! Thanks so much for giving it a try! 🙂
Amazing
Hi Sadao! I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed it! 🙂
Just pinned this! Looks amazing. As I’m reading through, I’m wondering how it would taste if I Smoked the tomatoes and garlic with hickory instead of roasting in the oven. Hmmmmmm
Hi Michelle! Yes, I'm so excited to hear what you think! Also, I definitely would try smoking them! I never see it as a bad idea and a good smoky flavor always goes well with tomatoes. Looking forward to hearing how it turns out! 🙂
Made this today using coconut milk (Thai's Kitchen) and it was amazing. Destroyed with grilled cheese and toasted French baguette. Super easy to make and easier to enjoy. Will make again!
Hi Mac! Yessss-----I'm so happy that you found this recipe so easy to make and that you enjoyed it! Definitely a staple in our house! 🙂
I've made this recipe multiple times now but vegan. It is absolutely delicious! Served with vegan grilled cheese. I'm hooked on this recipe.
Hi Dylana! Wow---that truly makes me so happy that you've enjoyed this recipe! Thanks so much for always giving it a try! 🙂
This recipe was delicious. We also loved the tomatoes raw in the Herb and olive oil mixture.
Hi Stephanie! I'm so glad that you enjoyed this recipe! It's definitely a hit in our house! 🙂
I made this for tonight and it was so good! I used coconut cream (trying to do less dairy in my diet) it was the first time I’ve used it in soup- it was delicious and so very easy!
Hi Lesley! I'm so happy that you enjoyed this soup! Definitely a staple in the Fall in my house! 🙂