Rich and Creamy Tomato Soup

45 mins    Soups and salads This quick and easy creamy french inspired roasted tomato soup has rich flavours of roasted tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. It captures the original warmth, comfort and creaminess of tomato soup. Perfect as a cozy meal or an impressive starter, this recipe brings a taste of that perfect memory into every spoonful. Servings: 4 Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Total: 45 min Contains: Dairy, Gluten Free from: Meat, Seafood Vegan alternatives: Vegan butter, coconut milk

Rich and Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 7 Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped into 4 pieces *

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 10 basil leaves

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 cup chopped onion

• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic

• 2 cups water mixed with 2 bouillon cubes (or stock)

• 2 teaspoons sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder (optional for those who love a bit of heat)

• 1/2 cup heavy cream, warmed

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Additional grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and prepare a 9 inch baking pan.
   

2. Spread the tomatoes on the pan. Tear the basil leaves and scatter them over the top. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix well.
   

3. Roast for 30 minutes.
   

4. Meanwhile, sauté the bay leaf in the remaining olive oil over medium heat until light brown, then add onions until light golden brown (about 8 minutes). Add garlic and saute until lightly golden (around 1-2 minutes).
   

5. Remove the bay leaf, then add the roasted tomatoes, sugar, boullion cubes and water. Blend until smooth and bring the mixture to a simmer for 15 minutes. Do not over blend the mixture.
   

6. Stir in the warmed cream and parmesan cheese. Add more hot water if you prefer a thinner soup and taste for salt.
   

7. Serve the soup garnished with extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!

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