Deepa’s Delicious Tomato Soup

Ingredients

  • 3lbs fresh tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 garlic head, top sliced
  • 1 onion, peeled and halved
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 5-6 basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 4 cups of stock
  • salt & pepper
  • ¼ cup cream
Tomato Soup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Gently toss tomatoes and onions with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Place on baking sheet.  Spray olive oil on top of the exposed side of the garlic bulb and add it to the roasting pan.  Sprinkle salt & pepper on top of the vegetables.  Roast for 30-40 minutes.
  3. Squeeze out garlic flesh from bulbs. Add garlic, onions and roasted tomatoes in a blender with a cup of stock.
  4. In a pot, heat remaining olive oil and butter.  Add pureed vegetables.  Pour over remaining stock and let it come to a boil.
  5. Add the herbs and pour cream. Let it cook for a few minutes.
  6. Taste for salt and pepper.
  7. Serve with side of grilled cheese or toasted bread.

Serves 4

Recipe by DiMare Fresh’s Deepa Dayal