Roasted Tomato Soup With Fresh Herb Oil and Croutons
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
-
For the Soup
- 2 (1587.57 g) can whole canned tomatoes
- 177.44 ml water
- 177.44 ml chicken stock
- 118.29 ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 118.29 ml finely chopped shallots (use onion for pasta sauce) or 118.29 ml yellow onion (use onion for pasta sauce)
- 14.78 ml sea salt (to taste) or 14.78 ml kosher salt (to taste)
- 4.92 ml fresh ground pepper
-
For the fresh herb oil
- 236.59 ml fresh parsley or 236.59 ml fresh basil
- 59.14 ml olive oil
- 177.44 ml canola oil
-
For the Croutons
- 473.18 ml crusty bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 0.25 ml cayenne
- salt and pepper
- 0.25 ml cumin (optional)
directions
- The soup: Preheat oven to 425°F Spread oil over the bottom of a shallow.
- baking dish and pour in tomatoes and juices. Mix in shallots and salt and pepper and drizzle the top with olive oil.
- Cook for 35 – 45 minutes or until juices have thickened and slight charring has occurred. Let cool slightly, then blend in a food processor or pass through a food mill using the finest disk. Roasting seems to soften the seeds to where they are barely noticeable, so, unless you want a very smooth texture, using the processor is certainly acceptable. Correct seasoning and, if the flavor is too sharp or acidic, whisk in additional olive oil until flavors balance.
- Fresh herb oil: Place all ingredients into a blender and blend on high for 20 – 30 seconds. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days (oil will separate with storage but comes together easily when whisked).
- For the Croutons: Heat oil and garlic cloves over medium heat in a medium sauté pan.
- When oil shimmers, add bread, tossing to coat with oil. Sprinkle on remaining ingredients and cook, tossing frequently, until golden. Discard garlic.
- To Serve: Reheat soup and blend with a whisk. Drizzle with herb oil and serve with croutons on the side.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
Have any thoughts about this recipe?
Share it with the community!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
loveleesmile
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Love food and cooking!