Name: Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 lbs Roma or plum tomatoes, cut in half; 8 Cloves garlic, peeled; 3 tbsp Olive oil; Freshly ground salt and pepper; ½ tbsp Olive oil; 2 Yellow onions, thinly sliced; ½ cup Packed basil leaves; ½ tsp Dried oregano; 12 cups Water or vegetarian broth, depending on how thick you want the soup; Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste

AuthorPlanet Depos

DifficultyIntermediate

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Yields4 Servings

Prep Time25 minsCook Time1 hr 15 minsTotal Time1 hr 40 mins

Tips Section

Optional add ins: Light/Regular coconut milk for a creamy vegan soup Whole dairy milk/heavy cream for a creamy texture Parmesan cheese, for a tangy, flavor enhancing flavor A tablespoon or two of butter, for richer flavor

Ingredients

For Roasted Tomatoes

3 lbs Roma or plum tomatoes, cut in half

8 Cloves garlic, peeled

3 tbsp Olive oil

Freshly ground salt and pepper

For Caramelized Onions

½ tbsp Olive oil

2 Yellow onions, thinly sliced

Additions to the Soup

½ cup Packed basil leaves

½ tsp Dried oregano

12 cups Water or vegetarian broth, depending on how thick you want the soup

Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place halved tomatoes and garlic cloves on the baking sheet and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

Generously season with salt and pepper.

Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes
45 Minutes

While the tomatoes are roasting, you can make the caramelized onions:

Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to a large pot and place over medium heat.

Add the onion slices and stir to coat the onions with olive oil.

Cook, stirring occasionally. Check onions every 5-10 minutes until they have completely caramelized and turned golden in color. This usually takes 20 minutes
20 Minutes

Once tomatoes and garlic are done roasting, allow them to cool for 10 minutes, then add them to a food processor or high powered blender and blend until smooth.
10 Minutes

Next add basil and caramelized onions and blend again. Alternatively, you can add the tomatoes to the large pot and use an immersion blender

After blending, transfer back to pot, turn to medium low heat and add in oregano, vegetarian broth and salt and pepper to taste.

From there you can add in any additional add-ons you want. Allow tomato soup to simmer 10 minutes before serving.
10 Minutes

To serve, garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve with grilled cheese, if desired

CategorySoups