Roasted Tomato and English Heritage Herb Soup

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A comforting roasted tomato soup infused with traditional English herbs. This english-inspired soups ready in about 65 minutes pairs ripe tomatoes, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 English cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 lbs halved ripe tomatoes, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 smashed garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp dried rosemary on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes until tomatoes caramelize and soften.
  2. Step 2: While tomatoes roast, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped yellow onion, 1 medium chopped carrot, and 1 chopped celery stalk. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add the roasted tomatoes along with their juices to the pot. Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 3/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream if using, and adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Roasted Tomato and English Heritage Herb Soup take to make?

Total time is about 65 minutes (15 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Roasted Tomato and English Heritage Herb Soup?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ripe tomatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Roasted Tomato and English Heritage Herb Soup?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Roasted Tomato and English Heritage Herb Soup for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Roasted Tomato and English Heritage Herb Soup?

English soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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