Easy Roasted Tomato Pesto Soup

I made this up and was so pleased at how good and easy to prepare it was, I wanted to share it. You can mix the variety of tomatoes you use. If all you have is hot house tomatoes, roasting them is a great way to bring out some flavor. You can adjust the amount of garlic, but more is better. I used prepared basil pesto sauce, but you can use your own. You can use any heart healthy oil.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  lbs tomatoes
• 4 -8  garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 medium onion
• 1  cup vegetable broth
• 2  tablespoons pesto sauce
• 1  tablespoon avocado oil
• 3 -4  fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
3. Slice tomatoes and onions into wedges.
4. Peel garlic cloves.
5. Place tomatoes, onion, and garlic on the cookie sheet. Drizzle with oil and roast for 30-35 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and puree in a food processor or blender in batches. Add to a soup pot.
7. Pour in vegetable broth.
8. Stir in pesto.
9. Cook over low heat until heated through. About 20 minutes.
10. Top with fresh basil cut into ribbons if desired.