Roasted Tomato Soup with Crispy Gruyère Toasts
Warm up this fall with a bowl of Roasted Tomato Soup with Crispy Gruyère Toasts—an irresistible blend of rich, roasted tomatoes and aromatic basil, finished with crunchy, cheesy toasts. This comforting dish is perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends. The roasting process enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes while the crispy toasts topped with melted Gruyère add delightful texture and flavor. Easy to prepare, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 roma tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (whole)
- 1 medium yellow onion (roughly chopped)
- 1 head of garlic (halved)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 5 large basil leaves (plus more for serving)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- French or sourdough baguette (thinly sliced)
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Shredded Gruyère cheese (enough to fill the surface of the toasts)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Combine halved roma tomatoes, whole cherry tomatoes, chopped onion, halved garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in an oven-safe dish.
- Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While roasting, slice the baguette, drizzle with olive oil, top with shredded Gruyère cheese, season with salt and pepper, and bake until crispy.
- Blend the roasted vegetables with vegetable broth or chicken broth and basil until smooth.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve topped with crispy Gruyère toasts and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg