Roasted Tomato, Thyme and Creme Fraiche Soup Recipe

Name: Roasted Tomato, Thyme and Creme Fraiche Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large ripe tomatoes, halved; 1 red onion, unpeeled and cut into quaters; 1 head garlic, halved horizontally; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 liter hot vegetable stock; 100 g creme fraiche; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Pre heat the oven to 200 degrees celcius.
2
Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic and thyme in a roasting tin and drizzle over the oil.
3
Season generously and roast for 30 minutes until softened and a little charred.
4
Remove the onion quaters and the garlic from the roasting tin and set aside.
5
Pour half the stock over the tomatoes and return to the oven for 10 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, slip the onion quaters and garlic out of there papery skins ans whizz in a food processor to form a paste.
7
Remove the roasting tin from the oven, discard the thyme sprigs, then add the stock and tomatoes to the food processor, scraping up any residue with a wooden spoon.
8
Whizz until smooth.
9
Strain the mixture into a clean pan and add the remaining stock and the creme fraiche.
10
Heat gently and season to taste.
11
Stir in the parsley, ladle into warmed serving bowls and serve with warm, crusty bread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large ripe tomatoes, halved, 1 red onion, unpeeled and cut into quaters, 1 head garlic, halved horizontally, 2 sprigs thyme, and more.

Yes, Roasted Tomato, Thyme and Creme Fraiche Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Roasted Tomato, Thyme and Creme Fraiche Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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