Bright Roasted Roma Tomato Soup with Lemon and Garlic

Roasted Roma Tomato, Lemon & Garlic Vegetable Soup

Roasted Roma Tomato Lemon Garlic Vegetable Soup – A bright, wholesome soup made with slow‑roasted Roma tomatoes, fresh lemon, and caramelized garlic, creating a vibrant, nutrient‑packed vegetable soup with deep flavor and refreshing citrus notes.

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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• 3 lbs. Roma tomatoes halved lengthwise
• 2 lemons halved (seeds removed)
• 1 whole garlic bulb top sliced off to expose cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt light hand
• 6 cups vegetable stock or water for lighter flavor

optional ingredients

• Black peppercorns
• Bay leaf
• Thyme or rosemary sprig
• Onion or carrot if you want a fuller stock

Equipment

• raosting tray
• Dutch oven

Method

 

Roast Vegitables

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Place tomatoes cut-side up on a sheet pan.
3. Add lemon halves cut-side down.
4. Place garlic bulb cut-side up, drizzle lightly with olive oil.
5. Season lightly with salt.
6. Roast for 35–45 minutes, until:
7. Tomatoes are blistered and caramelized
8. Lemons are deeply browned
9. Garlic is soft and golden

Build Stock

1. Transfer roasted tomatoes and lemons to a pot.
2. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the pot; discard skins.
3. Add vegetable stock (just enough to cover).
4. Simmer gently for 20–30 minutes (do not boil hard).

Finish (Choose Your Style)

1. Clear Broth
2. Strain solids out
3. Season to taste
4. Rustic Broth / Soup Base
5. Blend everything smooth
6. Adjust thickness with more stock
7. Add salt and pepper to taste

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🔥 1. Perfect for Roasting the Roma Tomatoes & Garlic

• The hybrid stainless‑steel + nonstick surface lets tomatoes caramelize without sticking.
• Even heat distribution results in consistent browning, which enhances sweetness and depth.
• Garlic roasts evenly without burning — essential for that mellow, rich flavor.

🍋 2. Ideal for Deglazing With Lemon

• After roasting, the pan’s stainless‑steel lattice lets you deglaze beautifully.
• Lemon juice lifts the browned bits (fond) right off the surface, adding natural acidity and complexity to the soup.

🥕 3. One‑Pan Cooking From Roast → Simmer

• The 5.5‑quart capacity is perfect for transitioning from roasting to building a full vegetable soup.
• No need to transfer ingredients — fewer dishes, more flavor.
• High walls prevent splatter and make simmering clean and controlled.

🔥 4. Superior Heat Control for Simmering

• The tri‑ply construction keeps heat steady, preventing scorching.
• Perfect for gently simmering vegetables so they soften without turning mushy.
• Helps the roasted tomato flavor infuse evenly into the broth.

🧽 5. Easy Cleanup After an Acidic Soup

• Tomato + lemon can be rough on traditional nonstick, but HexClad’s hybrid surface resists damage from acidity.
• Cleanup is quick — no stuck‑on tomato skins or burnt garlic.