Description
A rich, smoky, and velvety tomato soup made by roasting fresh tomatoes, garlic, and onions on a grill or smoker. This easy, vegetarian dish is ready in under an hour and captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds fresh Roma or heirloom tomatoes
- 6–8 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 medium yellow onion, halved
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil, packed (divided)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F) or smoker to 275°F.
- Wash tomatoes and trim stems to make them flat. Leave tomatoes whole. Halve onions, leaving root end intact. Peel garlic cloves.
- Arrange tomatoes, onion halves, and garlic on baking sheets or grill baskets. Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast on the grill for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tomatoes are blistered, charred, and soft, and onions are caramelized.
- Let tomatoes cool slightly. Transfer tomatoes, onions, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and half of the basil to a blender or pot.
- Blend until smooth. If using a countertop blender, do in batches and vent carefully.
- Pour blended soup into a large pot. Add vegetable broth if using. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in remaining fresh basil just before serving.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or biscuits.
Notes
For a silkier texture, strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve after blending. If using a charcoal grill, use a chimney starter to avoid lighter fluid taste. Roma tomatoes are preferred for their meaty texture, but heirlooms work well too. The soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
Keywords: tomato soup, roasted tomato soup, fall recipes, grilled soup, vegetarian soup, gluten-free soup, outdoor cooking, smoker recipes, fresh basil, smoky soup