Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 lbs. tomatoes (about 11 medium), halved
- 1 small onion quartered
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and halved
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 2 tbs. thyme fresh leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 12 basil leaves fresh
- salad croutons for garnish
- basil leaves fresh, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place tomatoes, onion and garlic in a greased 15x10x1-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 croutons and sliced basil. Yield: 6 servings.
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