CHUNKY TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE SOUP

Chunky Tomato and Artichoke Soup image

Provided by Natalie Zaranti

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-14 oz can(s) diced tomatoes drained, juices reserved (i like muir glen but any will do)
1 medium yellow onion diced
2 clove garlic minced
1-7.5 oz jar(s) quartered marinated artichoke hearts drained and diced
1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
1 c chicken broth
1 bay leaf
2 tsp dill weed
1/2 c heavy cream
croutons
shredded gruyere cheese (use as much as you'd like)
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees
2. Drain and reserve juices of canned tomatoes and spread drained tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast tomatoes until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
3. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onions until softened (10 min) adding garlic in the last couple of minutes.
4. Add roasted tomatoes and baking sheet drippings into onion and garlic mixture along with the reserved tomato juice, chicken broth, artichokes and bay leaf. Simmer for about 20 minutes
5. Add heavy cream and dill, stir and bring up to simmer. Turn stove top off.
6. Spoon soup into oven safe serving sized bowls, cover with croutons and shredded gruyere cheese. Place under broiler for about 7 minutes or until cheese is slightly browned.
7. ENJOY!!!