A bold and comforting roasted tomato soup inspired by Gordon Ramsay — made with sweet roasted tomatoes, garlic, onions, and fresh herbs, then blended to a smooth, velvety finish.
2½ lbs ripe Roma or plum tomatoes, halved
1 bulb garlic (8–10 cloves), cloves separated (leave skin on)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 handful fresh basil leaves
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Optional: 2–4 tbsp heavy cream or coconut milk
Optional: 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange halved tomatoes and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast for 35–40 minutes, until blistered and slightly caramelized.
Meanwhile, sauté onions in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until soft.
Squeeze roasted garlic from skins into the pot. Add roasted tomatoes and juices.
Pour in stock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15–20 minutes.
Add basil and thyme. Blend until smooth with immersion blender or in batches.
Stir in cream (if using), adjust seasoning, and add balsamic vinegar to taste.
Serve hot with toppings of choice.