Bonnell’s Roasted Tomato and Jalapeno Soup

Bonnell's is a fantastic restaurant in Fort Worth, TX. They generously share their recipes. Here's one of my favorites, perfect for those summer home-grown tomatoes..

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 15  ripe tomatoes
• 1  extra large sweet onion (sliced into large rings)
• 3 -4  garlic cloves (chopped)
• 3 -4  fresh jalapenos
• 2  limes (juice only)
•  extra virgin olive oil
•  creole seasoning
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Slice the jalapenos in half and remove the white veins and seeds.
2. Grill the tomatoes, jalapenos and onion until well charred on the outsides.
3. In a large soup pot, simmer the onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and garlic with a touch of olive oil for 1-2 hours.
4. Puree with a stick blender, strain, add lime juice and season to taste.
5. Optional: Garnish the top with a little lime-flavored sour cream and chopped cilantro.