Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup
Ingredients
- 3 Tbls. minced garlic
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
- In an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown.
- Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock.
- Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet.
- Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender or in batches in a food processor or blender.
- Taste for seasonings. Serve hot or cold.