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A classic soup recipe made from scratch with ripe tomatoes, onions, and garlic, roasted to bring out rich, naturally sweet flavor, then simmered with broth and herbs and blended to a creamy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 34 pounds tomatoes
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 small onions, quartered
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • Fresh basil leaves (optional)
  • Fresh thyme
  • Heavy cream (optional)
  • Fresh grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Rinse, core, and quarter tomatoes; peel garlic cloves and quarter onions.
  3. Arrange tomatoes, garlic, and onions on a baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Roast for about 35-40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  5. Transfer roasted vegetables to a large Dutch oven or pot; add 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth and fresh basil leaves and thyme.
  6. Simmer gently for 20 minutes, then remove the basil and thyme.
  7. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy (or blend in batches in a regular blender).
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Optionally, stir in heavy cream before serving.

Notes

Blend a mix of tomato varieties for richer flavor., Add a teaspoon of sugar after blending if the soup is too tart., For chunkier texture, blend only half of the roasted vegetables and leave the rest chunky., Add a dollop of pesto to individual servings for a fresh, garlicky twist., Can be paired nicely with grilled cheese, cheesy croutons, or crusty artisan bread., To make dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or plant-based cream., Add roasted red bell pepper or extra smoked paprika for a smoky twist., Boost protein by adding cooked white beans or lentils., Experiment with herbs such as oregano, rosemary, or use a spoonful of pesto., Add red pepper flakes, smoked chipotle, or curry powder for heat and unique flavor., Canned tomatoes can be used, but roasting or sautéing them briefly before simmering improves flavor., Roast time varies (25-40 minutes) depending on tomato type and oven; roast until soft and caramelized., Store leftovers in air-tight containers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months., Reheat gently on stove, adding broth or water to thin if needed.

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