Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup - Panera Copycat - You're Gonna Bake It After All

a bowl of creamy tomato soup with a swirl of cream, croutons and fresh basil leaves on top

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup - Panera Copycat

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup - Panera Copycat is version of Panera's Creamy Tomato Soup made with vine ripened fresh tomatoes that are roasted then combined with sauteed onions and garlic and blended with fresh basil. A great way to use up summer tomatoes!

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 35

Total Time 1 45

Servings

Calories 247kcal

Author Meghan

Ingredients

3 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes cut in half and insides removed
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons pepper
2 cups chopped onions
6 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
28 ounces canned whole or chopped tomatoes with juice
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups low sodium chicken stock
¼ cup heavy cream or half and half optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Toss tomatoes with ¼ cup olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet covered in foil and roast in the oven for 45 minutes.
3 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 ½ teaspoons pepper
In a large stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil, butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes until the onions start to brown. Add the canned tomatoes, roasted tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.
2 cups chopped onions, 6 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons butter, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 28 ounces canned whole or chopped tomatoes, 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
Use an immersion blender (or food processor) to puree the soup. Adjust salt if necessary.
Stir in the cream / half and half if using.
¼ cup heavy cream or half and half

Notes

Source: Adapted from Annie's Eats

Nutritional information is only an estimate and will vary based on your ingredients and substitutions.

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