ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP BY INA GARTEN

ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP BY INA GARTEN image

Categories Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 12

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3 lbs. ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half lenghwise
1/4 cup plus 2 T good olive oil
1 T kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 cup chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 T unsalted butter
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
28 oz canned plum tomatoes w/juice
4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 quart chicken stock

Steps:

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