Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Made with fresh tomatoes , basil ,onions and garlic ,this roasted tomato soup is velvetty soft, creamy and flavorful. You would never go to canned soup after you try this.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
For Roasted Tomatoes
- 3 lbs tomatoes sliced
- 6-8 garlic cloves sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper to season
To Cook
- 1 meduim onion diced
- 1 cup fresh basil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes or powder for heat (optional)
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper seasoning as required
- 1 tbsp butter for rich flavor (optional)
- 1 tsp sugar optional (to remove tartness of tomatoes)
- ¼ cup heavy cream optional ( to add creaminess)
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 400° F and grease a baking tray with oil to line the tomato slices, garlic. Drizzle oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 40 mins.
- In a sauce pan add butter and saute onions till slightly brown, add fresh basil and cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Add roasted tomaotes along with juice, cumin powder, red chilli flakes ,salt and stir to combime well.Turn off the stove.
- Use an immernsion blender/ regular blender to blend soup till smooth. Pour in the same pan and add required water and adjust seasoning as per taste. Bring to a boil for 10 - 15 mins mins.
- Add cream and simmer for 2 more minutes. Garnish with chopped basil leaves and serve warm with grilled sandwich or as is.