Roasted Tomato Soup
A wonderful dish of Italian simplicity: ripe tomatoes roasted in the oven with garlic, olive oil and fresh basil, blended into a glowing red soup. Its glycemic index is low to moderate (≈38), and it is one of the richest sources of the powerful antioxidant lycopene.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
A cheerful, refreshing soup that breaks the monotony of a diet; enjoy it with a slice of toasted wholegrain bread with goat's cheese or grilled halloumi, for a balanced mix of fibre and protein.
Best preparation methods
The secret of flavour and nutrients is roasting the tomatoes in their skins in the oven with garlic and olive oil; heat together with olive oil greatly increases how much lycopene the body can absorb.
Important Nutritional Note
Ripe tomatoes sometimes need their acidity balanced; skip the spoonful of sugar many restaurants add and blend in a small roasted carrot for a soft, natural sweetness.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g | 40 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 36.2 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1.8 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.5 g | 3.8 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Soups & home-cooked dishes with a glycemic index (14), it ranks 7 (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Roasted Tomato Soup good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 250 g portion gives 185 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Roasted Tomato Soup affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 38 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 250 g portion has a glycemic load of 13.8 (Medium), so it is best combined with protein or fibre-rich vegetables.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Roasted Tomato Soup?
A typical 250 g portion of Roasted Tomato Soup provides about 185 kcal, 5 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate, 1.8 g fat and 3.8 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.