3-Ingredient Tomato Soup

A rich and creamy tomato soup made with oven-roasted plum tomatoes, onions, and heavy cream. The roasting process brings out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes for a deeply flavorful soup.

6 servings
2 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on a large rimmed baking sheet. Season with 1 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper, then drizzle with 3 Tbsp. oil. Roast tomatoes until tender and caramelized, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.

    75 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, heat 3 Tbsp. oil in a medium pot over medium. Cook onion and 1/2 tsp. salt, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, 8-10 minutes.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Add roasted tomatoes and any accumulated juices, cream, and 1 1/4 cups water to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until flavors have melded, 20-25 minutes.

    25 min

  4. 4.

    Working in batches, transfer tomato mixture to a blender and purée until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Divide among bowls, then top with a drizzle of oil and freshly ground pepper.

    5 min