Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil Recipe

By Venzie

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 11 medium), halved
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 12 fresh basil leaves
• Salad croutons and julienne fresh basil leaves, optional

Preparation

Step 1

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Cook: 5 min. MAKES: 6 servings

Preheat oven to 400°. Place tomatoes, onion and garlic on a greased 15 x 10 x 1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Cool slightly. Process tomato mixture and basil leaves in batches in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan; heat through. If desired, top with julienne basil.