Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

September 13, 2010 by mydanishkitchen

If you read my blog on a regular basis you’ll know that I am a bit of a tomato freak. So it makes sense that tomato soup is one of my favorite types of soup. In my humble opinion, there is nothing more soothing than a bowl of warm and slightly peppery tomato soup served with a slice of fresh bread. Yum!

This time I chose to make it a smooth textured soup but if you would like it a little more coarse, use canned diced tomatoes instead of whole canned tomatoes. And only blend the roasted tomato chunks and then pass them through a sieve. This will give you more chunks but without skin and seeds from the roasted tomatoes.

Also I should mention, that this recipe makes quite a few portions and if your family or friends are not too keen on tomato soup, no worry, because this soup freezes really well. I like to divide it into smaller serving sizes, freeze and defrost as needed for a quick-lunch. I hope you enjoy this wonderful Roasted Tomato Basil Soup.

Delicious roasted tomatoes

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients:

3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)

5 garlic cloves, minced

a pinch red pepper flakes

1 (28 ounce) canned whole San Marzano tomatoes

4 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1 quart chicken stock

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut tomatoes into halves. Toss together tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread tomatoes out onto a foil covered baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.

In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, saute onions, garlic and red pepper flakes with 2 tablespoon olive oil until onions start to brown. Place the roasted tomatoes and canned tomatoes in a blender, food mill or a food processor and blend until smooth. Press tomatoes through a sieve to remove skin and seeds, make sure to scrape all the thick good stuff off the bottom of the sieve. Add the tomatoes, basil, thyme, chicken stock and juices from baking sheet to the skillet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Taste to see if more salt or pepper is needed. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Tomato and Basil, a match made in heaven

Source: adapted from Barefoot Contessa

Posted in Appetizers, Comfort food, Lunch, Main course, Soup | Tagged basil, roasted tomatoes, soup, suppe, tomat, tomato | 17 Comments

17 Responses

on September 18, 2010 at 21:57 Chef Dennis

I do love tomato soup, your recipe sounds delicious! Your presentation is beautiful, food buzz thought so too, congrats on the top 9!
on September 18, 2010 at 17:39 The Rowdy Chowgirl

I love this! It looks warm and comforting, and the fact that it can be frozen is so handy. Just add a grilled cheese and you’ve got the ultimate comfort meal.
on September 18, 2010 at 00:59 Sara

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog 🙂
Funny thing, is that the other day I was looking at the top 9 on foodbuzz and thought your soup looked so yummy ( I have a terrible cold right now so it looked super great), but my battery on my computer died to I didn’t get to check your site out. So I am so glad you stopped by mine so I could check yours out.
on September 17, 2010 at 17:32 Magic of Spice-Alisha

Wonderful soup 🙂
on September 16, 2010 at 23:53 Christina

This looks great. I love tomato soup especially when it is served with a grilled cheese sandwich! 🙂 My mom would make it for me all the time when I was little. I will have to try out this “grown up” version.
on September 16, 2010 at 15:25 Debbie

This sounds just like the tomato basil soup at La Madeleine’s! I have been waiting for a recipe to try it out because their soup has insane amounts of sodium! Thanks!
on September 16, 2010 at 12:07 Patty Price

Congratulations on food buzz top 9! I made your soup and it was scrumptious, we loved it!
on September 16, 2010 at 11:27 Kim (Liv Life)

My husband loves tomato soup… I’m not quite as keen on it, but this looks darn appealing. He will truly enjoy this recipe, thanks! Congrats on a well deserved Top 9!!
on September 16, 2010 at 09:21 Sommer @ A Spicy Perspective

Lovely soup–it sounds perfect!
on September 16, 2010 at 08:53 Korean American Mommy

Gitte this looks delicious! Ad congrats on top 9!
on September 16, 2010 at 01:29 polwig

I have never ever made roasted tomatoes even though I have thought about it a lot…. even this year…. actually I don’t think I have ever eaten them other then from the grill or saute… this looks amazing
on September 16, 2010 at 01:24 MaryMoh

Congrats! You are in Top 9! Love your tomato soup. I love tomato too and often fry it with eggs and coriander.
- on September 16, 2010 at 05:47 mydanishkitchen
  
  Oh wow I am on FoodBuzz Top 9. This is so exciting 🙂
on September 15, 2010 at 13:33 Julie M.

Tomato soup is one of my all time favorites. I especially love it with basil! Now you’ve got me craving a bowl of soup!
on September 15, 2010 at 12:15 whatsfordinneracrossstatelines

I wash scrolling through my inbox, when this one leap out at me. I’m a tomato freak too, you’ve just given me a wonderful idea about what I’m having tonight! Thanks.
-Gina-
on September 15, 2010 at 11:35 Patty Price

Thanks for the recipe, I just harvested the last of my tomatoes and this is the perfect recipe for tonight’s dinner:)
on September 14, 2010 at 14:11 torviewtoronto

flavourful delicious