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Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Oven-roasted tomatoes, garlic, and basil make a smooth, deeply flavored soup from simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 86
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb 900 g ripe tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 medium yellow onion about 150 g, cut into wedges
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled
  • 2 tbsp 30 ml olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups 720 ml low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup 15 g fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml heavy cream, optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a rimmed sheet pan. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Roast for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes collapse and their edges brown.
  3. Transfer the vegetables and juices to a pot. Add the broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 8 minutes.
  4. Blend until smooth with an immersion blender. Stir in basil and optional cream, then warm gently for 2 minutes without boiling.

Notes

Estimated nutrition per serving is shown in this recipe’s nutrition information. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes. Optional toppings, extra side dishes and unspecified added salt are excluded from the base estimate.