Description
Cozy Roasted Zucchini & Tomato Soup packs a blend of roasted veggie goodness, enhanced by thyme, garlic, and balsamic vinegar, for a symphony of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into wedges
- 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, quartered
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange zucchini slices, halved tomatoes, onion wedges, quartered red pepper, and unpeeled garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 35-40 minutes.
- Peel garlic cloves. Blend roasted vegetables with tomato paste and some vegetable broth until smooth. Adjust broth quantity as needed.
- Transfer blended mixture to a pot over medium heat. Add remaining broth, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Notes
For a richer flavor, roast veggies longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Protein: 5 g