Ina Garten Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Food

ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP INA GARTEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 c olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
• In an 8 quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 T olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minute Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock.
• Add the oven roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet.
• Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minute Pass through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade.
• Taste for seasonings.
• Serve hot or cold.

ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Drain and reserve juice from tomatoes (there should be about 3 cups of juice).
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Place tomatoes in a single layer on foil.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped onion.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes until slightly brown and tomatoes appear dry.
• Dice tomatoes, careful of the hot juice!
• In a crock pot or large pot, combine roasted tomato mixture, reserved juice, tomato paste, chicken broth, garlic, and allspice.
• If using a pot, simmer for 4-6 hours over low heat.
• In a crock pot, cook for 8 hours on low.
• Add basil, evaporated milk, salt, and pepper,.
• Turn heat on crock pot up to high or continue to simmer in pot for additional 30 minutes. Enjoy!

ROASTED TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Wash and cut tomatoes, placing in a shallow baking dish cut side down.
• Add onion pieces, garlic, oregano and basil to the pan.
• Drizzle vegetables with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 45 minutes.
• Place roasted vegetables in food processor bowl or blender and begin puree. Slowly add broth or water until soup has desired consistency. Continue blending until smooth.
• An immersion blender also works very well. (If you warm the broth first, the soup will be hot without reheating.).
• Serve garnished with cheese if desired.