This easy tomato basil soup recipe is creamy and smooth, with a generous amount of herbs for maximum flavor. Fresh tomatoes and garlic cloves are roasted to concentrate the sweet and earthy notes. Each spoonful is a delight!
ingredient
- 3 pounds Roma tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 pound Campari tomatoes, or cocktail, cut in half lengthwise
- 6 cloves garlic, peel removed and cut in half lengthwise
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 sprigs thyme
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups diced yellow onions, ¼-inch dice
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups vegetable stock , or broth
- 1 cup basil leaves, packed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Directions
- Heat Oven – Set the oven rack to the center position and preheat to 400ºF (204ºC).
- Prepare Tomatoes – Line a large baking sheet with foil. Place sliced Roma and Campari tomatoes cut-side up on the sheet. Evenly disperse the sliced garlic. Drizzle the olive oil over the top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Flip over some of the tomatoes, so an even amount is cut-side up and skin-side up on the baking sheet. Place the thyme sprigs on top.
- Roast – Roast the tomatoes until lightly browned, slightly shriveled, and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 55 to 60 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs.
- Cook Aromatics – Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add butter, once melted, add the minced garlic. Saute until fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds. Add onions, and saute until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Simmer Soup – Add the roasted tomatoes and roasted garlic, bay leaf, vegetable stock, and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, occasionally stirring to reduce some of the liquid. Remove bay leaf and discard.
- Puree – Use an immersion hand blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, process the soup in batches in a blender until smooth.
- To Serve – Taste and season the soup with salt and pepper as desired. Garnish with chives.
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