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    Roasted Tomato Soup with Thyme Croutons

    Published: Oct 9, 2019 · Modified: Apr 6, 2020 by Jacqueline Bellefontaine ·

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    bowl of roasted tomato soup with thyme croutons on top
    two bowls of roasted tomato soup with thyme croutons.

    This colourful roasted tomato soup is simplicity itself to make. Served with garlic and thyme croutons, its delicious served hot cold.

    two bowls of roasted tomato soup topped with thyme croutons.

    As soon as the weather takes a turn for the worse, like many people I turn to bowls of warming soup to cheer me up. It's a perfect comfort food and it is also really simple to make, so ideal for midweek meals.

    However it is worth noting this soup is also delicious served cold so good for summer months too.

    While a plain soup can taste delicious it is often the garnish that can turn it into something really special. So to enhance the flavour of this easy roasted tomato soup I have added delicious crunchy garlic and thyme flavoured croutons.

    Tomatoes – the main ingredient

    bowls of roasted tomato soup with coutons on the side

    Tomatoes are in fact a fruit, but their affinity for other savoury ingredients means that they are usually classed as a vegetable and they make a delicious low cal soup.

    Tomatoes are available all year round, with the varieties changing from season to season. The British tomato season runs from June to October, which is the perfect time for making this soup.

    With such humble ingredients, it is essential that you use the best. If your tomatoes are tasteless then the soup is not going to have much flavour even with the roasting. So use the most flavourful tomatoes you can get. You won't regret it.

    Tomatoes have the best, flavour if they've been allowed to ripen on the vine before they've been picked So I use vine tomatoes for this soup. Look for firm tomatoes with wrinkle-free skins and a noticeable tomato smell.

    The fresher they are the better it will taste, so try to seek out locally grown tomatoes if possible. The leafy tops are a good sign of freshness, if they are shrivelled and dry then you know the tomato is not at its freshest.

    You will love this tomato soup because its

    • a family favourite
    • quick and easy
    • tasty
    • low cal
    • vegetarian/vegan
    • serve hot or cold
    bowl of roasted tomato soup with croutons

    Making the Soup

    The soup is simplicity itself to make. Roasting the tomatoes together with some onion wedges and thyme really brings out and concentrates the flavour of the tomato.

    Then it's just a case of simmering for a short time with a little stock and blitzing until smooth. If you want a really smooth soup then you can strain through a sieve but personally I think life is too short for that

    I like to use homemade stock but sometimes that's not always possible so I use an organic vegetable stock cube instead.

    Check out my Souper Tips for Tasty Soups For more ideas for garnishes, soup recipes and tips for making perfect soup.

    Roasted Tomato Soup with Thyme Croutons Step by Step

    • uncooked tomatoes on a baking sheet
      spread the tomatoes and onion on a baking sheet season and drizzle with oil.
    • roasted tomatoes on a baking sheet.
      Roast until soft and starting to char.
    • tomatoes in a saucepan and pouring in stock.
      Transfer to a saucepan and add the stock. Simmer 15 minutes.
    • crouton on a baking sheet
      Meanwhile make the croutons.
    • saucepan with stick blender.
      Blend until smooth.
    • two bowls of roasted tomato soup with thyme croutons.
      Serve the soup topped with croutons and drizzled with oil.
    bowl of roasted tomato soup with thyme croutons on top

    Roasted Tomato Soup with thyme croutons

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    A delicious easy to make soup which can be served hot or cold. Served with crunchy garlic and thyme croutons
    Course light lunch, Soup, starter
    Cuisine British
    Keyword easy, hot or cold, tomatoes,
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 55 mins
    Servings 4
    Calories 155
    Author Jacqueline Bellefontaine

    Equipment

    • Food processor, jug blenderor stick blender

    Ingredients

    Soup:

    • 900 g vine ripened tomatoes halved
    • 1 onion peeled and cut into wedges
    • few sprigs fresh thyme
    • extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
    • 900 ml good vegetable or chicken stock
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Croutons:

    • 8 thin slices French bread
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic chopped
    • few sprigs fresh thyme

    Instructions

    To Make the soup

    • Preheat the oven to 190℃ (170℃ fan)/375°F/gas mark 5.
    • Arrange 900g (2lb) tomato halved and 1 onion cut into wedges in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet. Scatter the thyme on top.
    • Drizzle with a little olive oil and roast for 40 minutes until softened and beginning to char.
    • Transfer to a saucepan and add 900ml (1½pt) stock, simmer gently for 15 minutes.

    Meanwhile make the croutons.

    • Place 1 clove of chopped garlic and the leaves from a few sprigs of thyme into a pestle and mortar and season with salt and pepper. Pound to blend, then add 3 tablespoon extra vrigin olive oil.
    • Brush the flavoured oil over both sides of the bread. Place on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until crisp and golden.

    To serve

    • Whiz the soup in a food processor blender or using a stick blender. Strain through a sieve if desired. Reheat gently, season to taste and serve with the thyme croutons and an extra drizzle of olive oil.

    Notes

    The soup will keep in the fridge for several days and can be frozen for up to 6 months.
    Nutrition information is calculated using an online nutrition database - is approximate and is meant as a guideline only. (It does not include seasoning with salt and pepper.)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1874IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Jacqueline Bellefontaine

    Jacqueline is a member of the Guild of Food Writers and has been a cookery writer and food stylist for over 25 years. She has written over 15 cookery books, in addition to writing for several major magazines. She likes to champion good basic home cooking and as the daughter of a master baker, she is passionate about home baking.

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    Comments

    1. Alison

      October 13, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Tomato soup is my favourite and this looks amazing. Love the croutons too

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Bellefontaine

        October 14, 2019 at 1:49 pm

        So glad you like it. I love croutons on soup

        Reply
    2. Rosemary

      October 11, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great autumn recipe. Definitely feel in the mood for soup and tomato soup is one of my favourites! Roasting the tomatoes must give it a wonderful, intense flavour.

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Bellefontaine

        October 12, 2019 at 10:50 am

        I really like roasting the first otherwise some homemade tomato soups can be a bit bland.

        Reply
    3. Cat | Curly's Cooking

      October 10, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      Love the sound of this soup, but the croutons really make it I imagine. Your photos are fantastic too.

      Reply
      • Jacqueline Bellefontaine

        October 12, 2019 at 10:51 am

        U have to admit I really love these croutons I would happily add them to lots of soups

        Reply
    4. Monika Dabrowski

      October 10, 2019 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      I adore tomato soup using fresh tomatoes and roasting them beforehand is even better. This is so my kind of soup! Love the thyme croutons with it too. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare

      Reply

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