August 29, 2013

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup


The Vancouver rain seems to be creeping back this week and with it brings a fall chill that causes me to crave a big bowl of soup. I picked up a pile of heirloom tomatoes at the farmers market over the weekend and decided tomato soup had to be made. This recipe is seriously tasty especially when paired with a grilled cheese sandwich (drool). Enjoy!


Ingredients:

5 large tomatoes chopped
3 cloves of garlic smashed
1 yellow onion chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
a few sprigs of fresh thyme
salt and pepper
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp butter
a handful of fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup whipping cream

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375f. Spread the tomatoes, onion and garlic onto a rimed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes stirring a few times. Pour tomatoes etc into a soup pot. Add the vegetable broth and butter. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15-30 minutes. Pour soup and fresh basil into a blender and puree. Stir in cream and enjoy!

7 comments:

  1. There's nothing I love more than tomato soup, SO good!! Mmmmm. I'm pinning this and can't wait to try it oh so soon!

    xo
    By The Shore

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  2. MMM!!! Last night I made a tomato tart with puff pastry. You would've been so proud ;)

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  3. There are few things I love as much as tomato soup and grilled cheese on a rainy day!

    xo,
    Danie

    http://www.danienordahl.com

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  4. this soup looks incredible; sounds easier than i thought tomato soup would be! oh, and i love the photos!

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  5. Just made this it was absolutely delicious thank you for sharing

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  6. This is a delicious recipe. It is one of our regular meals. We often do not even add the cream, it's delicious without it.

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