Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• Roma tomatoes1.5 kg
• Garlic cloves6
• Yellow onion1
• Olive oil3 tbsp
• Vegetable broth4 cups
• Fresh basil leaves1 cup
• Sugar1 tsp
• Salt and pepperto taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C.

2. 2

   Halve tomatoes and arrange cut-side up on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Nestle garlic and onion among tomatoes; drizzle with oil.

4. 4

   Roast 35–40 minutes until deeply caramelized.

5. 5

   Transfer to a pot with broth; simmer 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Blend until smooth with basil leaves.

7. 7

   Season with sugar, salt, and pepper.

8. 8

   Serve with crusty bread.