Roasted Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• For Roasted Tomato Soup
• 1 kg or 6 ripe tomatoes
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 2 garlic bulbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• A handful of fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup vegetable broth or water (adjust for desired consistency)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 1 tablespoon vegan or regular butter
• 4 tablespoons cashew cream or coconut cream (optional, for creaminess)
• For Serving
• Cream
• Chili oil
• Toasted bread
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sunflower seeds
• Fresh basil
• NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts.

Instructions

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   --- How to Make Roasted Tomato Soup ---

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   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking tray, place the tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, quartered onions, and unpeeled garlic bulbs.

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   Sprinkle with torn basil leaves. Add salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.

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   Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and slightly charred at the edges.

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   Let the vegetables cool slightly. Remove the skin from the tomatoes if you prefer.

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   Transfer the roasted tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and onions along with their juices to a saucepan.

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   Peel the roasted garlic and add the cloves to the pan. Also add torn handful of basil leaves.

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   Pour in the vegetable broth or water and blend everything until smooth. You can also transfer the mixture to a blender and blend. For an extra smooth texture, you may strain the soup before simmering.

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   Add cream, then adjust salt, pepper, vinegar, and sugar to taste.

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    Stir in the butter and cook for one more minute.

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    Simmer for 5–10 minutes.

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    Transfer the hot soup to a serving bowl and top with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

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    Drizzle with cream and chili oil, then add a few basil leaves.

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    Serve hot with croutons, toasted bread, or a grilled cheese sandwich.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- ENJOY THIS RECIPE ---

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    ENJOY THIS RECIPE.