ROASTED TOMATO SOUP WITH FRESH BASIL

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This is a recipe from the free LCBO magazine that is published 6 times a year and is only available at liquor stores in Ontario.

Provided by maryL in Canada

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 -10 large roma tomatoes
3 unpeeled garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 large carrot, sliced
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup arborio rice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup whipping cream or 1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Core tomatoes; slice in half lengthwise and place cut side up on large baking sheet that has sides.
  • Place unpeeled garlic cloves in centre area of pan.
  • Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and roast uncovered, for 45 minutes or til lightly brown and very soft.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrot.
  • Cook stirring often for about 5 minutes or til softened.
  • Pour stock in and the rice.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring often, cover and reduce heat so mixture simmers for 25 minutes or til rice is very soft.
  • Add tomatoes and garlic squeezed from peels into stock; simmer 10-15 minutes.
  • Puree in batches in food processor or blender.
  • Sieve soup, discarding solids. Stir in sugar, salt and pepper. Stir in basil, taste and more seasonings as needed. Reheat. Serve
  • with a swirl whipping cream or sour cream and a grinding of pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 474.9, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 4.2

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