Rustic Style Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Submitted by Ashly1021

"This is a delicious and robust soup that is low in fat and full of flavor. Good way to use up those tomatoes and basil growing in your back yard or at the supermarket :) It is sure to become your go to comfort soup."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 lbs ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil, plus
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• 2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (28 ounce) canned plum tomatoes, with their juice
• 4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 1 quart vegetable stock (or chicken stock)

directions

1. 1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2.Toss together the tomatoes, ¼ cup olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. 3.Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
4. 4.In a 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic with 2 Tbs olive oil, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes or until the onions start to brown.
5. 5.Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and stock.
6. 6.Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet.
7. 7.Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes.
8. 8.Taste for seasonings.

Reviews

[Allison Landa]

This soup is terrific. Made a few substitutions: less sugar, some Better than Bouillon rather than veggie/chicken stock, and pureed with an immersion blender. Watch out -- the soup does have a kick, but you can certainly control for that by watching the amount of pepper. Plenty of leftovers to serve as a first course for dinner guests tonight. Enjoy!