<p>When the winter chills start knocking on your door there’s nothing quite as comforting and nourishing as a warm, steaming bowl of soup. Winter soups are more than just a delicious treat; they offer a range of health benefits that can help us stay resilient and cozy during the colder months. In this blog post, we will explore a delightful warm winter soup recipe that you can try for yourself and family in five easy steps.</p><h2>Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe.</h2><p>Ingredients:<br />Roma tomatoes<br />Garlic head<br />Yellow onions, fresh thyme and Italian seasoning are used to build the initial flavor base of the soup.<br />Canned diced tomatoes: To give the tomato soup an extra boost in color and texture.<br />Fresh basil leaves, blended into the soup.<br />Chicken broth: Or vegetable broth.<br />Heavy cream:<br />Olive oil, salt, and pepper</p><<h3>Instructions:</h3><p>Step 1<br />Roast garlic and tomatoes<br />First, preheat the oven to 220 degrees C.<br />Prepare the garlic: Cut ¼ off the head of garlic from the top.<br />Place garlic on aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil and a generous amount of salt and pepper.<br />Close the garlic head with the aluminum foil tightly. Set aside.<br />Place the halved tomatoes on a large sheet pan, cut side up. Season with salt and pepper. Make sure the sheet pan isn’t too crowded, otherwise the tomatoes will steam and not roast.<br />Place the garlic head wrapped in foil on the sheet pan, along with the tomatoes. Roast at 220 degrees C for about 35 minutes.</p><p>Step 2:<br />In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium high heat. Sauté onions until softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Then, add the dried herbs and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant. This is the flavor base of the soup.</p><p>Step 3:<br />Add chicken broth, the roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic cloves (squeeze it out), fresh basil, and the canned diced tomatoes with all its juices. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, uncovered, until somewhat reduced. Stir occasionally.</p><p>Step 4:<br />Get a blender and blend soup until smooth and evenly combined.</p><p>Step 5:<br />Stir in heavy cream and garnish<br />Stir in heavy cream to taste. To garnish, drizzle some heavy cream and olive oil over the soup (I’d recommend doing this after the soup has cooled down a little) and top with fresh basil leaves.</p><p>This soup is mainly made with roasted tomatoes and roasted garlic, which add lots of flavor depth. You’ll love how smooth and creamy it is. Pair it with a simple grilled cheese, your favorite sandwich, or a side salad. Great for lunch or dinner!</p>
