Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

with homemade croutons

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 42m
Total Time: 47m
Temp.: 400 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

223
Calories
12g
Fat
26g
Carbohydrates
5g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
270mg
Sodium
Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

Recipe Description

This simple yet flavorful Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup is perfect for enjoying on chilly days of early spring. Caramelized roasted fennel, onions, garlic, and burst cherry tomatoes, all puréed into the creamiest bowl of soup. Smoked paprika, cumin, and a pinch of chili flakes give it a delicious and warming flavor that will have you coming back for seconds. It’s a simple and easy-to-make recipe that tastes fantastic!

Aside from the veggies and herbs, you will also need some vegetable stock. If you have it in the freezer, use it, but it’s always fine to use store-bought as a substitute. Serve the soup with pan-toasted croutons for an easy and comforting vegan-friendly lunch or as a starter the whole family will enjoy.

To make the Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare vegetables

    5 min
    Step 1 - Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

    Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Arrange 2 sliced fennel bulbs, 1 sliced onion, 7 ounces cherry tomatoes, and 6 garlic cloves on a large baking pan. Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons olive oil over the veggies and toss to coat. Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar over the onions. Scatter with thyme leaves, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper, ½-1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin, and ¼ teaspoon chili flakes.

  2. 2

    Roast

    30 min
    Step 2 - Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

    Roast the vegetables for about 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking, until the fennel is soft and caramelized on both sides.

  3. 3

    Simmer tomatoes and vegetable stock

    15 min
    Step 3 - Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

    To a large pot, add 1 can squashed tomatoes and 1 cup vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until the tomatoes fall apart.

  4. 4

    Transfer veggies to blender

    5 min
    Step 4 - Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

    Peel the roasted garlic and transfer all the roasted veggies to a blender with 1 cup vegetable stock. Deglaze the pan with a little hot water and add the deglazed juices to a blender too. Add in the simmered tomatoes and 1 roasted jarred pepper.

  5. 5

    Blend

    2 min
    Step 5 - Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

    Blend until creamy and smooth.

  6. 6

    Warm up

    5 min
    Step 6 - Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

    Transfer the soup back to the pot to warm up. Thin out with the remaining 1 cup vegetable stock if needed. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

  7. 7

    Make croutons

    5 min
    Step 7 - Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

    In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Once hot, add in the bread cubes and toss to coat. Slowly toast the bread cubes, tossing them around occasionally until golden brown. Sprinkle with a good pinch of salt.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup

    Ladle the soup among bowls. Top with fennel fronds and homemade croutons. Serve and enjoy!

Warm up with a bowl of this amazing Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup on a chilly day. It’s comforting, aromatic, and so delicious. Made this? Let us know! Snap a picture and tag it #cookmerecipes on Instagram. We love seeing what you’ve made!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Brian Thompson
May 5, 2025
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Amazing soup, love it!

Tommy74
March 19, 2025
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Perfectly warm soup!

Jessica
November 30, 2024
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Warm, comforting soup.

Cathy
September 27, 2024
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Oh my gosh, this Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup is simply amazing! I made it for my husband and I during our cozy movie night, and it was the hit of the evening. The smokey flavors are so comforting, and it was super easy to make. Totally bringing this back for our family dinners!

Catherine
September 26, 2024
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This soup was a hit at our family dinner. My husband loved it, great for spring nights!

Izzy
September 8, 2024
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This Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup is so bomb! Made it last week for a chill night in and my friends couldn't get enough. Super easy and packed with flavor. Love it!

Yvonne Carter
August 9, 2024
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I made the Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup last weekend, and my kids couldn’t get enough! It’s so simple but packed with flavors. We had some friends over, and they all loved it too. I love how the ingredients came together so easily. Perfect for a chilly day!

Pat
July 29, 2024
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Kids loved it!

G-Man
July 11, 2024
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Superb! I made this soup on a rainy weekend. The smells filled my kitchen and took me back to my mom's cooking. Every spoonful was a burst of warmth and flavor. Perfect with croutons for a cozy lunch!

Rosie
June 19, 2024
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This soup is simply amazing! My kids loved it. I made it on a rainy day and it filled our home with the best aroma. Will def make again!

Steve Anderson
April 7, 2024
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Delicious! My family loved this soup, especially on a cold night. It was easy to make, and the flavors blended perfectly. We’ll definitely keep this recipe in our menu rotation for chilly evenings. Thanks for sharing!

Megan
January 16, 2024
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Delicious soup ever!

Grace
October 26, 2023
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Superb comforting soup!

QueenBee
August 22, 2023
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Superb soup heaven!

Samantha
August 10, 2023
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Delicious, warm soup!

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