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Easy Pioneer Woman Tomato Soup Recipe (2-Hour Comfort Food)

A Pioneer Woman-inspired tomato basil soup recipe that transforms roasted vegetables and fresh herbs into creamy, comforting perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs fresh tomatoes Roma or plum
  • 1 sweet onion Vidalia or yellow
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup fresh basil
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Salt pepper, optional pinch baking soda

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Halve tomatoes and cut onion into wedges. Drizzle with olive oil, season, and roast 45-60 minutes until golden.
  2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add roasted tomatoes, onions, and juices to pot. Stir in broth and fresh basil.
  4. Blend with immersion blender until smooth. Strain for extra silky texture if desired.
  5. Add thyme sprig and heavy cream. Simmer 30 minutes, remove thyme, season with salt and pepper. Stir in a pinch of baking soda if desired.

Notes

Roasting develops up to 60% of this soup’s flavor complexity—don’t skip this step. Add cream after simmering to prevent curdling.