Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil Recipe

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Roasting really brings out the flavor of the tomatoes in this wonderful soup. It has a slightly chunky texture that indicates it's fresh and homemade. —Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey

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Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil Recipe
  • Prep: 40 min. Cook: 5 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
40 5 45

Ingredients

  • 3-1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 11 medium), halved
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 fresh basil leaves
  • Salad croutons and additional fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

  • Place the tomatoes, onion and garlic in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Cool slightly.
  • In a blender, process tomato mixture and basil in batches until blended. Transfer to a large saucepan and heat through. Garnish each serving with croutons and additional basil if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Cooking for 2: Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil for 2

Nutritional Facts about 1 cup (calculated without garnish) equals 107 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 411 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Roasted Tomato Soup with Fresh Basil in Taste of Home June/July 2009, p69

Tip

Substitute Basil for Lettuce

“Once when I ran out of lettuce for sandwiches, I discovered that fresh basil leaves make a wonderful substitute,” informs Anna H. of Kansas City, Missouri.

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Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by Lmbl320

Very easy to make! Great flavor and good for you. My kids even enjoyed it!


Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2011 by aug2295

This really did have a nice, fresh, right out of the garden flavor. Perfect with grilled cheese on a rainy summer day!

 
 
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