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Tomato basil soup

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Roma tomatoes halved
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F; line large baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Arrange tomatoes, onion, and garlic on sheet; drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  3. Roast 35-40 minutes until tomatoes are caramelized with slightly charred edges.
  4. Transfer vegetables to large pot; add broth and simmer over medium 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in basil and puree smooth and creamy with immersion blender.
  6. Stir in honey to balance acidity; adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with extra basil.