Roasted Tomato Basil Soup: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and comforting roasted tomato basil soup with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the tomatoes in half and place them on a baking sheet.
- Chop the turkey bacon, onion, and garlic; sprinkle over the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet and let cool for a few minutes.
- In a large pot, combine roasted vegetables and broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add basil leaves and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg