Roasted tomato soup
Sweet roasted tomatoes, red pepper and garlic blended into a rich soup – lovely with a grilled cheese sandwich.
- Prep
- 15 mins
- Cook
- 50 mins
- Total
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- Budget
Recipe: Roasted tomato soup
Roasted tomato soup
Ingredients
- 1kg ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 600ml vegetable stock, check the label is vegan and gluten-free if needed
- fresh basil, to serve
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Kitchen kit
- Large roasting tin Search Amazon for large roasting tin
- Stick blender Search Amazon for hand blender stick
- Large saucepan Search Amazon for large saucepan
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Method
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Step 1: Roast the vegetables
Heat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / gas 6. Put the tomatoes (cut side up), pepper, onion and garlic in a roasting tin. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper, and roast for 35–40 minutes until soft and slightly charred.
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Step 2: Simmer
Squeeze the garlic from its skins into a saucepan and add everything from the tin, including the juices. Stir in the tomato purée and stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 3: Blend
Blend until smooth. For a silky finish, push through a sieve. Season and serve with torn basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Tips
- Out of season, use 2 x 400g cans of plum tomatoes and skip roasting – just simmer with softened onion and garlic for 20 minutes.
- A swirl of cream (not vegan) makes it more indulgent.
Storing & reheating
Cool, cover and refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking; eat within 2 days and reheat only once, until steaming hot all the way through.
Freezing
Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot.
Variations
- Add a pinch of chilli flakes or smoked paprika before roasting.
- Stir in a can of drained butter beans before blending for a heartier soup.
Allergies: Always check the labels of the ingredients you buy for allergens — our dietary tags are a guide, not a guarantee.
From feeed.co.uk/recipes/roasted-tomato-soup/ · Checked 17 October 2026
Questions people ask
Do I need to peel the tomatoes?
No – blending (and sieving, if you like) takes care of the skins.
How can I make it creamier without dairy?
Blend in a few tablespoons of oat cream or a handful of soaked cashews.
Sources & inspiration
Checked 17 October 2026. Written in our own words; we checked proportions, technique and food safety against:
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