Roasted Tomato Soup

Instructions

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1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Cut the tomatoes into quarters or halves, depending on the size of the tomatoes. Slice the onion into 1-inch wide wedges. Peel the garlic.
2. 2 Place the tomatoes, onions, and garlic on a large sheet pan. Sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt and ⅛ tsp pepper, then drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat everything in oil.
3. 3 Roast the vegetables in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until they become slightly browned on the edges.
4. 4 Transfer the vegetables and all of the juices to a soup pot and purée with an immersion blender. Or, transfer to a blender, add the vegetable broth, and purée.
5. 5 Add the basil and vegetable broth (if not already combined) to the soup pot and heat over medium. Allow the soup to come up to a simmer, then continue to simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
6. 6 After simmering for 10 minutes, add salt to taste. The total amount of salt needed with depend on the salt content of the broth used, so start with ¼ tsp and add more until the flavors are vibrant. Serve hot with a grilled cheese or garlic bread for dipping!