It is still crazy hot in Charleston but I have been craving Fall foods.  I decided I was gonna start making some soups wheter it was chilly outside or not!  This recipe comes from my gal pal Ina Garten.  I can promise you will never go wrong with any of her recipes.  This was full of so much flavor.  Roasting the tomatoes really brings out such an intense flavor.  This is a healthy tomato soup too, no heavy cream (although I am sure it would be delicious added in).  Both my kids gobbled this up and I consider that a winning meal that I will make again.  If you don’t have an immersion blender they are miracle workers when making soup.  I used to use a blender before I bought mine and it was such a mess and so much clean up.  Immersion blenders are so easy- I have this one and love it.  This soup will save well and reheats well for several days. Enjoy!

R O A S T E D  T O M A T O  B A S I L  S O U P 

adapted via Ina Garten

3 lbs plum or small tomatoes

4 cups chicken stock

2 small yellow onions, diced

4 cloves garlic minced

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 28 oz can whole plum tomatoes

1 cup fresh basil, chopped (extra for garnish)

Whole grain bread

gruyere cheese shredded

 

D I R E C T I O N S – Slice the tomatoes in half and place on a baking sheet.  Drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper.  Roast at 400 degrees 45 minutes.

In a large pot add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter and heat over medium heat.  Add in diced onions, garlic and red pepper flakes.  Sautee for 10 minutes or until onions start to brown.

Pour in chicken stock, the can of tomatoes, roasted tomatoes (juice and all), and basil.  Bring to a boil.  Then reduce heat and let simmer for about 30-45 minutes.  Use an immersion blender to puree the soup.  Season with more salt and pepper as needed.

Slice the multigrain bread and sprinkle with shredded gruyere cheese.  Toast until cheese is bubbly.  Slice into strips.

Serve soup and top with gruyere toasts and fresh basil

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