Roasted Tomato, Whipped Burrata, and Basil Oil Soup
Creamy whipped burrata, rich roasted tomatoes, and fresh basil oil come together in this elegant homemade soup recipe that’s full of comforting flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 1½ to 2 quarts
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Soup
2 pounds Roma tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons butter
2 large shallots, finely diced
2 large garlic cloves, finely diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups rich chicken broth
2 large basil leaves
Additional salt and pepper, to taste
For the Burrata & Basil Oil
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (8-ounce) ball fresh burrata cheese
Instructions
Make the Soup
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Halve and seed the Roma tomatoes. Arrange cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Roast for 1 hour until softened and slightly caramelized.
In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add diced shallots and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
Add chicken broth and roasted tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Allow soup to cool slightly.
Blend the soup in batches until smooth, adding basil leaves during blending.
Return soup to a clean pot. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Make the Basil Oil
Blend basil leaves, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing solids to extract all the oil.
Set aside.
Prepare the Burrata
Tear burrata into pieces.
Blend or process in a mini food processor until light and fluffy.
Assemble
Reheat soup gently.
Ladle into bowls.
Top with whipped burrata and drizzle with basil oil before serving.
Notes
Roasting the tomatoes intensifies their sweetness and creates a deeper flavor.
Straining the soup creates a silky texture, but leaving it rustic adds character.
Use high-quality burrata for the creamiest finish.
Vegetable broth may be substituted for chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
Serve with toasted sourdough or grilled cheese for a complete meal.
