Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. tomatoes, cored
  • 1/3 cup olive oil OR vegetable oil, divided
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme OR 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil OR 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place tomatoes in a roasting pan; drizzle with 1/4 cup oil. Sprinkle with garlic and thyme. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour, turning occasionally. In a large saucepan, saute onion in remaining oil until softened. Add roasted tomatoes and basil; cook for 5 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Put through a sieve or food mill; return puree to pan. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm cream (do not boil). Stir cream, salt and pepper into soup. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Taste Of Home: June/July '97
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Roasted Tomato soup