Roasted Tomato Basil Soup For Two | Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative for sautéing.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Using water with seasonings reduces cost while maintaining flavor.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Slice tomatoes in half and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet.

Chop onion and garlic, then add to the baking sheet with tomatoes.

Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt, pepper, and sugar.

Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are caramelized.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor.

Add vegetable broth, fresh basil, and lemon juice to the blender.

Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting consistency with more broth if needed.

Pour soup into a pot and heat over medium until warmed through.

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding bay leaves if desired.

Serve hot, garnished with croutons, basil, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

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