Description
A rich and flavorful soup made with roasted tomatoes and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are softened and slightly caramelized.
- Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add basil and vegetable broth. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a pot and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.