Name: Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions); 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 28-ounce can of whole plum tomatoes, with juice; 4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 quart chicken stock

Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup

Make this tasty Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup alongside grilled cheese for dipping to create the ultimate in comfort food meal.

Author: Norann Oleson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Yield: Serves 6 to 8 1x
Category: Soups

Ingredients

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3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 28-ounce can of whole plum tomatoes, with juice
4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 quart chicken stock

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix together fresh tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread tomatoes in one layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
In a large stockpot over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter for 10 minutes.
Add red pepper flakes, canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock to pot.
Next, add the oven-roasted tomatoes to the pot (with the juices/liquid from the baking sheet).
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 40 minutes.
Put the soup mixture in a food processor with metal blade and pulse five to six times (to keep slightly chunky).
Serve hot or cold and top with fresh basil leaves.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/roasted-tomato-basil-soup/