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Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

From Statesboro Market2Go

<p>This cozy soup recipe is perfect for a rainy day! Try pairing this recipe with some locally made bread or cheese straws. Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>
Source: www.ambitiouskitchen.com (modified slightly) (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 4
Vegetarian!

Ingredients
FOR THE ROASTED TOMATOES:
3 pounds Tomatoes (cut in half) (roma or plum work best)
8 cloves Garlic (peeled)
3 tablespoons Olive oil
Salt & pepper
FOR THE CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
2 Onions (thinly sliced)
FOR THE SOUP:
1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
1 or 2 cups Water or vegetable broth
Salt & pepper to taste
OPTIONAL ADD INS INCLUDE:
Coconut milk
Whole milk
Heavy cream
1 or 2 tablespoons Butter
Additional herbs
Bread (as a side, if desired)
Cheese straws (as a side, if desired)
Parmesan cheese (for garnish, if desired)

Step by Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Place the tomatoes and garlic on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle them with the 3 tablespoons of olive oil and apply salt & pepper to taste. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, add the 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to a pot over medium heat. Add the onion slices and stir to coat with olive oil. Cook them for 20 minutes, checking every 5 minutes and periodically stirring.
  3. Remove the tomatoes & garlic from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Place them into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add the basil leaves & caramelized onions and blend again.
  4. Pour the tomato mixture into the pot and add the oregano, broth, salt, pepper, and any of the optional add ins you decide to use.
  5. Serve with bread or cheese straws and top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

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