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Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
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A comforting and flavorful Roasted Tomato Basil Soup recipe that combines the sweetness of roasted tomatoes with fragrant basil, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

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Roasted Tomatoes:

  • 9 Roma tomatoes (sliced lengthwise)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Soup Base:

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (minced)
  • 1 28 oz. can San Marzano tomatoes (crushed)
  • 1 cup basil (fresh, roughly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream

Mini Croutons:

  • Small pieces of bread
  • Olive oil
  • Diced garlic
  • Basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread tomato halves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Roast tomatoes for 1 hour.
  2. Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sauté for another minute.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and sugar to the pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add stock and roasted tomatoes to the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Purée the soup using an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a blender. Return to the pot.
  6. Stir in the cream.
  7. Make mini croutons by cutting bread into small cubes, adding oil, garlic, and basil. Bake at 400°F for about 7 minutes.
  8. Add croutons to the served soup and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a lighter version, you can use milk instead of heavy cream.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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Keywords: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, Tomato Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe

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