This homemade soup is thick and full of flavor thanks to oven-roasted tomatoes, garlic and onions. Any variety of fresh tomatoes will work, but Roma tomatoes provide a nice sturdy base. Serve with Four Ingredient Basic Biscuits for a winning combination,
5garlic clovesabout two tablespoons of chopped garlic
1onionsliced
2tablespoonsolive oil
salt and pepper to tasteor about ½ teaspoon each
2, 28ouncecans crushed tomatoes with basilI use Muir Glen organic brand
1, 32ouncecarton of organic vegetable broth
1cupfresh basilroughly chopped
1tablespoonsalt
2teaspoonspepper
¼cupsugar
⅛teaspooncayenne pepperto taste, or leave it out because this adds noticeable "kick" to your soup
¼cupheavy whipping cream
Dried or fresh, sliced basil and grated parmesan cheese for garnishoptional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°
Oven-Roast Tomatoes, Onion and Garlic
Spray a 13 x 9 baking sheet with Pam, or line the pan with parchment paper.Place tomatoes, garlic and onions on the baking sheet and brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for 45-60 minutes in hot oven or until everything is roasted and sizzling and tomatoes have started to blister. (The cooking time will be shorter if you use a different variety of tomatoes. But either way, this smells SO great while it's roasting in the oven!)
Blend Ingredients and Simmer
Combine all ingredients except whipping cream in a large stock pot, use an immersion blender and mix everything together to create the perfect tomato soup texture. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes. Add whipping cream and heat gently before serving. Garnish with dried or fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.
Serve and enjoy! Tomato Basil Soup is delicious with crackers, fresh toast or grilled cheese sandwiches.
Notes
If you like your soup to be smooth and creamy and more like a silky bisque, just use the immersion blender until you get a perfectly smooth consistency. Freezing Tip: Be sure to allow at least an inch between the top of the soup and the top of the freezer container, to allow for expansion in the freezer when the soup freezes. Serve Tomato Basil Soup with Individual Charcuterie Cups for a great variety of flavors and textures.