Easy Thyme-Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe

There’s something deeply comforting about a bowl of roasted tomato soup — especially when the tomatoes have been slow-roasted with fresh(dried) thyme and garlic until they turn caramelized and sweet. This isn’t just soup; it’s a celebration of simple ingredients that transform beautifully with time and heat.

When I make this, I like using a mix of ripe plum tomatoes and cherry tomatoes for depth of flavor — the larger ones bring richness, and the smaller ones add a hint of sweetness. Once roasted, the kitchen fills with the earthy aroma of thyme and the mellowed scent of garlic, creating a base that needs very little else. I often serve it with a swirl of cream and a few fresh thyme leaves on top. If it’s a cozy lunch, I pair it with bread brushed with olive oil.
For styling soups, you can check my previous blog on how to style soups. For this one, I chose homemade croutons, a drizzle of olive oil, and some cream. Fresh basil leaves added to the freshness.

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 – 25 minutes
Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• Ripe tomatoes 1 kg
• Onion 1 medium
• Garlic, unpeeled 5–6 cloves
• Fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme) 3–4 sprigs
• Olive oil 3 tbsp
• Tomato puree 1 tbsp
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Vegetable stock or water 1½ cups
• Sugar (optional, to balance acidity) 1 tsp
• Cream or milk (optional, for creaminess) 2 tbsp 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread the tomatoes, onion, and unpeeled garlic cloves on a baking tray.
2. Drizzle with olive oil, scatter thyme, season with salt and pepper, and toss well.
3. Roast for 30–35 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and slightly charred. Cool slightly, then squeeze the garlic from its skin into a blender.
4. Add the roasted vegetables and blend until smooth. Transfer to a pot, add tomato puree, vegetable stock, and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Adjust seasoning, add sugar if needed. Finish with a drizzle of cream or olive oil and garnish with fresh thyme.