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Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil

Course Soup, Soup, Stew & Chili
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

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.